What a roller coaster it has been
The ups and downs and the in-betweens
We laugh, we cry , we shout and scream
We walk, we run, we hope and we dream
We we're tested by times and it's rough
And moments when we thought of giving up
Though imperfect and at times full of mistery
I wouldn't change a thing in this love story
Sure we hesitated once or twice
Doubting ourselves, scared to cast the dice
But we learned to walk blindfolded in the dark
Knowing this adventure is no easy stroll in the park
It feels surreal being in this journey with you
Until now, seems too good to be true
But damn! I wouldn't have it any other way
Wouldn't trade it for anything at any given day
Yes, we have a long way to go
But look how far we've gone
With each mistake, we learned and we grow
We used to be two but now we're one
A decade of tears, joy, and learning
Of struggles, defeat and of winning
Looking forward to the crystal, silver, ruby and gold
Still holding hands, together til we're old
_______________________________
To my wonderful husband..
Happy 10th anniversary ..
Cheers to more beautiful years together
Finally I am wearing my white shiny dress
Everyone around the world will see me on media
I’m getting married with the man of my dream
Whom I vowed with only death will do us apart
A new home a new neighborhood
New duties and responsibilities have a family to lead
This is the life I have been dreaming of
And changes are always part of life
On our 10th anniversary not as happy as the first one
I don’t care much of where he goes and when he comes he neither does
Living as friends that’s the best way to describe our relationship status
The presents he buys are not as exciting as those we had before
Why? They didn’t tell us that affection would collapse
They didn’t tell us love would also fad
But many couples look happy on pictures
But pictures are not an actual reflection of the reality
But few survive they say love, understanding forgiveness, appreciation and tolerance,
Is the reason for their survival
Our ancestors know better than anyone else
Learning more will help us survive.
To the victims of 9/11
Whose souls are watching on from heaven
Know that your memory lives on
Forever, regardless how long you’ve been gone
As family and friends grow old
Their daily lives you still behold
As your spirit walks alongside, in silence
Hand in hand…always there for guidance
Your loved ones still feel your presence near
Memories and heartache still bring a tear
Abating are their feelings of guilt and hate
This was God’s will…for some reason this was your fate
Ten years have passed since the War began
The War on Terrorism…they had a plan
A decade on there’s not much to show
Except Bin Laden’s Death – an Al Qaeda blow
Nobody wants your deaths to be in vain
This horrendous tragedy forever a stain
In the hearts and minds of humankind
Surely though it’s time we put revenge behind.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
***I wrote this poem on the 10th Anniversary. Every anniversary feels as sad as the very first!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
©copyright Juanita Torr
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Happy 10th Anniversary
I’d give you ten reasons why I love you
But I’d rather let you see
That my authority is never above you
To you I owe my loyalty indeed
I’d give you ten reasons why I need you
But ten just wouldn’t be enough
Ten plates of my love I’d feed you
And all your doubts I’d deduct
I’d give you ten reasons why I belong to you
But ten reasons just won’t make it
I want the world to hear about the things we do
My love is for real and I’m unable to fake it
I’d give you ten reasons why you’re beautiful
But I’ll keep the world in suspense
I thank you for love with no rules
And to God I pray we never see its end
Happy 10th Anniversary. My Alles.
Mpho Lebohang Mokhele
AS YOU TAKE MY HAND IN YOUR HAND
HERE BEFORE FAMILY AND FRIENDS WE BOTH STAND
AS I TELL HOW AMAZING IT IS TO LOVE YOU AND HAVE YOU FOREVER AS MY MAN
THOUGH DADDY, HE HAD HIS DOUBTS
AND MOMMA, SHE HAD HER FEARS
NOW, BOTH STAND PROUD AND REJOICE AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR