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'Lovely Days of Golden Light' My 49th Wedding Anniversary Song to my Beloved Jerry

As sung to the tune of
Help Me Make It Through the Night
The Original song was sung by Kris Kristofferson


Once gold was my long blond hair 
But summer's changes turned to fall 
Now there's wrinkles on my skin 
Lines of memory of it all 
Yet you're still here by my side 
Love by day and through the night
Flyin' fast, our walk-through time
Hand in hand walk in the Light
And we're still singin' our song
Though baby, I don't understand
How yesterday's tomorrows,
On earthly plains, somehow must end
Many tomorrows are gone
That were once far outa' sight
With you, I've never been alone
Lovely days of golden light

Lord, I'm grateful for this life
Lord, I'm grateful, I'm his wife! <3

Happy 49th Anniversary Jerry, I love you!

 A 49th Anniversary song (Sort of a parody!?) to my beloved husband Jerry, from his loving wife, Betty Jo. 

As sung to the tune 'Help Me Make it Through the Night'
Original Songwriter: Kris Kristofferson.

Copyright © Bj Legros Kelley | Year Posted 2026

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Date: 8/31/2026 9:34:00 PM

This is lovely Bj. I was singing the words in my mind along with Roberta Flack who covered Kris’ song and took it into the charts here in the UK. A quick google told me that the traditional gemstone for the 49th wedding anniversary is zircon which is ‘well known for its flashes of multicoloured light’. Your poem is one true flash of pure brilliance. Congratulations to you both and thanks for sharing. Cheers - Gary
Date: 8/29/2026 11:42:00 PM

Thank you for the tribute to our marriage. 49 years together. Nice! I still see the beautiful girl with the long blond hair that took a chance on the boy with long dark hair. We have spent the rest of our lives from that point on finding the deep, deeper and deepest love this side of heaven. Love you my BEAUTIFUL WIFE, happy anniversary. Jerry, aka Anon Y'Mous.
Date: 8/29/2026 7:44:00 PM

Lovely. May you have many more anniversaries filled with moments to treasure! :) Gershon
Date: 8/29/2026 5:07:00 AM

BJ, this poem beautifully captures the essence of love and commitment over the years. It's touching to see how you treasure the moments, both past and present, with your husband, Jerry. The way you've woven memories with the natural passing of time is heartwarming, and the gratitude you express adds a lovely touch. Your anniversary song is a heartfelt tribute to your journey together. Happy Anniversary to you and Jerry!
Date: 8/28/2026 7:38:00 PM

We just had our 51st
Date: 8/28/2026 7:37:00 PM

Wow. This is just wonderful. I like it very much 😊

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