Anniversary Poem to John

July 12, 2009

I wrote this poem for John in celebration of our 41st wedding anniversary.

As we stood in the front of the church
Forty-one years ago today.
You in a tux and me dressed in white
Our vows we were happy to say.
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Was it really us so long ago,
Or was it a different pair?
Their love has grown into so much more
What we have now doesn’t even compare.
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So what was it that day so long ago
That brought them to that point in their life?
The excitement, anticipation of a new beginning,
Starting out as husband and wife.
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As a small seed into a beautiful flower grows,
So it has been with us two.
Our love for each other has deepened and grown
As we’ve shared it while our family grew.
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Look what we have now in our sunset years.
We have family who share in our life.
What a blessing to know that we always will be
Forever husband and wife.