The Crumbs

Her wedding vows were simple, heartfelt and concise…
“If love is the bread of life,” she said, 
“I promise all my love with every slice.

A smile crossed his face and tears welled in his eyes.
He could not hide his happiness…
his contentment…
his surprise.

For he knew in their life together…
in their future…
whatever comes…
He would have been just as happy…
living off the crumbs.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Edmonds  Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 5:39 AM
Jim this is beautiful and so deserving of poem of the day… Belle
Rodrigues Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 4:31 AM
Beautiful, Jim! I could not have thought of anything this profound, having been married so young. I was just in awe of the vows coming out of my mouth. We have been married for 42 years now. Congratulations on POTD!
Rone Avatar
August 24, 2022 at 7:57 AM
Thank you Jim for this marvelous PODT. It sets the stage for so many marriages to come and my hope that the sincete wish of the groom is this sincere ane lasting. Best - Ken
Meadows Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 10:15 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Faulkner Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 6:59 PM
They say half a loaf is better than none, but sounds like he got the full one, and is wise enough to know how precious it is, congratulations on this very worthy potd!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 6:33 PM
Congratulations on your POTD honour - you have composed a beautiful poem on true love. BW ~ Mala
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 6:14 PM
That is exactly the way love makes you feel. Beautifully composed Jim. Congratulations on having your wonderful poem honored with POTD! Blessings xxoo
Nicole Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 5:04 PM
Happy, just "living off the crumbs." My eyes are misty as I'm reading these words. That is unconditional love. The highest form, which is *Agape". This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Jim, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
La France Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 3:55 PM
Jim, wonderful ink and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~
Onyancha Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 12:02 PM
Great structural irony and powerful in character
Roper Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Beautiful sentiment, Jim, congratulations on POTD
Goldsmith Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 9:25 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A loving tribute to love/marriage. This would make a nice card. Have a blessed day writing away....................
Slaughter Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:59 AM
True love in every sense, Jim. An excellent pick for POTD.
Romios Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:53 AM
Golly, Jim, hugs and congratulations! Your poem touched my heart so very much.))) Thank you. You reminded me of my husband and I! We were married in City Hall,and we started out with crumbs. We never had much. But we lived off of love and our commitment. My husband died shortly after he turned 40! He is responsible for my creativity and the poetry you see.we were free spirits, loving each other and life, God took him home. Best to your marriage! Panagiota xx
Baker Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:28 AM
Sweet poem, Jim. Congratulations on your honor of POTD. A loving tribute to marriage vows. Great twist for the last line. Made me smilke my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Calasibetta Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:18 AM
What a wonderful tribute to marriage vows! Congratulations on your POTD! So heartwarming! :)Paulette
Sands Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 7:34 AM
Congratulations for this sweet POTD :)
Wolf Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 7:18 AM
Aw, sweetness, Jim! This couple sounds perfectly suited for each other. They'll have a slice of life together -- not one crummy day! Congrats to you on POTD! Happy Sunday, Gershon
Pandit Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 6:14 AM
Big congrats on POTD, Jim. Quite a touching write lauding sweet love. Enjoy your day.
Fowler Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 5:48 AM
A sweet write Jim. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD! Linda
Kitchin Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 3:05 AM
Jim, a sweet and romantic gem, congratulations on POTD!
Logan Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 2:35 AM
That kind of love is to be treasured... each and every tiny crumb. Congratulations on having written the POTD, Jim.
Hankins Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 1:40 AM
A very nice poem. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Jim.
M  Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 12:36 AM
YAY….Congratulations Jim….so deserving of this POTD!! Debx
M  Avatar
August 20, 2022 at 9:09 AM
Jim you have soup mail…..Debx
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