As I look back over the brief years we have been married I glean truths about who we are and how to improve on our successes. One of the things that I have done in the past month or so is to wear the pocket watch that you have given me. At first I wanted it as a reminder of our wedding day, but I grew to understand its importance over the last few weeks as our Anniversary approached. I wanted to share with you the insight that I have found and now treasure in my heart with you.
The watch is not just a shining piece of metal that marks off time, nor is it a mere machine that needs to be wound each day. To me it has become a representation of our actual marriage and love for one another. For each morning I take it out and make sure that everything is working, I take the time to inspect it and makes sure it is following the correct course. It must be adjusted from time to time if I want it to read the right time. I need to pay close attention to it and ensure that it is ready to meet each new day. It also reminds me that time is moving and that you and I are finite beings which must be appreciated with what now remains. I only hope that with the proper amount of care and time that our marriage and value to each other will like the watch improve with age.
So I say thank you for the watch, thank you for the reminder, thank you for today and every day after. Your friendship, love and support mean so much to me and they will continue to do so despite the march of time.
Your grateful and loving husband,
Ed
P.S. Here are a three poems to remember
Orbit
As the sun orbits the earth, so to does my love encompass you,
May my love warm your heart as the earth does the sun’s view.
As every starry night proceeds every glorious morning,
May every difficulty be overshadowed by graces adorning.
As the moon reflects the sun’s rays to brighten the night,
May my affection make your every step feel light.
As the twinkling dew nurtures the glistening grass,
May my words smooth every trouble like polished brass.
As our lives come closer to being forever joined,
“May God bless our lives”, be the phrase we both coined.
As I end this poem of love and care,
May it reflect the life that we are going to share.
My Dancing Girl
Soft white flashes before my eyes as you swirl and twirl,
Sweet smells hit me as you move from your head and every curl.
Your feet so small tap an irresistible rhythm as they move,
Back and forth on the floor with such passion carving a seeming groove.
Your hips are calling with every sway and bounce,
The coins that are jingling as you beckon are worth every ounce.
Hypnotic you are, my eyes are caught in a trance,
I am your slave captivated by this intricate dance.
You are a rare find, a perfect Ocean pearl,
I am so glad that you are my Dancing Girl.
What can I say to one so fair?
What can I say to one so fair?
I thank the lord everyday for you in prayer.
A gift so great only one can compare,
Your inner beauty makes one stop and stare.
Kind in heart and larger in spirit,
A love so great I almost fear it.
What can I do to deserve such a gift?
What can I do or say to give her a lift?
Only return the same in kind,
An exchange of hearts, assurance signed.
To you I gladly give my pledge.
My love for you takes off bird like from a ledge.
So if at times my words go awry,
Please remember it gets better with each new try.
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