To the Wife of My Youth

Let me remember thy fair face once more,
Let me remember thee in time of yore
When ye first came to me with youth aglow.
When ye first spoke to me thy sweet hello.
Two eyes of deep and wholesome blue now seen,
And ye were comely being maid sixteen,
Windows reflecting heaven's wondrous gates.
on stage for me brought by the Living Fates
Such smile didst breach this rogue's defense that day,
and I found my heart wanting thee to say”,
" Yes, I'll love thee Alfred till sleep ends life"
Sixty four year she’s been my wife. 
 Let me remember sweet years breathed with thee,
A toast to golden times yet made to be.
.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 9/30/2018 9:52:00 PM
A wonderful loving legacy you leave your family being married so many years Alfred. Congratulations on your marriage and your high placement! : )
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Alfred Berggren
Date: 10/1/2018 10:22:00 AM
Thanks Connie.
Date: 9/30/2018 4:55:00 PM
a beautiful tribute Alfred, may you continue to have many more years of happiness with your wife:-)Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Alfred Berggren
Date: 10/1/2018 10:23:00 AM
Thanks Jan.
Date: 9/30/2018 4:22:00 PM
This was a beautifully presented tribute to your lasting love, Alfred. Thank you for sharing this with us. Wendy
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Alfred Berggren
Date: 10/1/2018 10:23:00 AM
Thanks Wendy.
Date: 9/30/2018 3:49:00 PM
I was so impressed by the Shakespearean language, it stood out - 'and I found my heart wanting thee to stay.' - my favorite line, congratulations on your long and happy marriage, and thank you for entering my contest!
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Alfred Berggren
Date: 10/1/2018 10:25:00 AM
Thanks, Michelle, for thinking so highly of my poem. It made my day. Alfred
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