Promises Kept

Dedicated to my wife Lilian I’ll never forget the day I first kissed you, Oh, how you blushed that first tender day, How I whispered softly all I felt for you And promised heaven would start on earth. Look back my sweetheart and tell me true If indeed my promises I have faithfully kept, Don’t linger too long to answer, my cherished one, I know I could never have disappointed you yet. Did we not enjoy our honeymoon so full of enchantment? Where music mesmerized us with melodious Mexican strains? Served with food of finest, inimitable delicacies, satiated Our appetite till we danced until the early hours of the day? Then life’s humdrum came upon us, but we always laughed. We went for walks and like newlyweds, we kissed and smiled. Until as years rolled on, I got promoted and we could afford A bigger house to fill with our dear little charming daughter. And come what may, for I know life is short, I will always maintain my vows and promises I uttered with great sincerity on that lovely day When we held hands and exchanged rings And uttered that for us it was for better or for worse. Still, if we had our lovely lives anew to start You’ll always be right here in my heart.