To My Bride of Forty-Five

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Love's cornerstone set
Forty-five years together
Dear wife of my youth
Our sons, their wives, our lives full
May love's embrace continue

~ to the moon and back ~

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7/14/2018

Photo of our actual wedding cake topper :)

Forty-five years ago today
I walked down the aisle with a smile
My blushing young bride by my side :)

Love's cornerstone set Forty-five years together Dear wife of my youth Our sons, their wives, our lives full May love's embrace continue ~ to the moon and back ~

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Karen Da

Date: 8/7/2018 10:39:00 AM

Wow, this is just wonderful. Sincerity is evident..

Mark Toney
Date: 8/7/2018 10:47:00 AM

Karen, thank you so much for stopping by and giving such a nice, encouraging comment. You've made my day!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/15/2018 4:26:00 PM

Such a sweet love story, especially the last line "to the moon and back!"

Mark Toney
Date: 7/15/2018 7:13:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely compliment, Michelle :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/14/2018 5:02:00 PM

aww... that is wonderful :) :)

Mark Toney
Date: 7/14/2018 7:43:00 PM

Thank you, Casarah for your kind comment.

Lyric Man

Date: 7/14/2018 12:54:00 PM

Mark, your tanka is a beautiful tribute to your wife on your amazing 45th anniversary. I hope this coming year is your best ever!!

Mark Toney
Date: 7/14/2018 1:30:00 PM

Your comment has touched our hearts. Thank you, Lyric Man.