I look at him, a striking figure in dark suit, white shirt,
And marvel at the wonder we are together.
Never the subjects of juicy rumor or illicit conjecture,
We are, in fact, rather boring folk.
High school sweethearts.
Lovers still.
Past the stress of parenting three.
We realize the worth of a life lived, sans impinged integrity.
We like good wine. We eat good food. We dance whenever we can.
We are true loves, best friends, hot dates, me and that beautiful man.
Oh I can so relate to this. I just celebrated my 32nd anniversary with my high school sweetheart as well. All of your words here, I felt were written for me. Congratulations to you both. Very poignant post.
We are among then lucky few, Rebecca. Even though we’ve made concerted effort to be a happy, well-suited couple, I am still aware that we are lucky; and I am grateful! I’ll bet you are, too.
This week’s words seem to be inspiring a consistent sort of theme!
Perhaps because it is still February and Eros has not net left the building!
Lovely words. Enjoyed them.
Anthony, I am always pleased when you stop by. Thank you!
Horray for both of you! I think your beautiful man is grateful to have such a beautiful lady.
We are a lucky pair, that’s for sure!
Kim ~
Thanks for stopping by my 3WW post…and for sharing yours. How lovely. Good to know a bit more of you!
~ Paula
Glad you ventured over Paula. I’ll read more of your work soon.
That was lovely. And it’s wonderful to meet another happily married woman. :)
You might enjoy this wedding anniversary limerick of mine from a couple of years ago: Chance Meeting.
Terrific, MK! Thanks for sharing your link.
Isn’t it lucky to find someone so special? Great poem!
Thank you, Sheilagh. And yes… it is lucky!
I so loved this. It is absolutely beautiful :)
Thank you, Shail. I can be cheesy and smarmy at times, but really– this is how I feel!
A wonderful tribute to a beautiful love. I would say you were each very lucky.
We are!
A beautiful couple! The photo speaks a thousands words and you captured that brilliantly..almost hope the poem sits near the photo-frame…Jae
You are one smart cookie. I’m gonna create a piece that contains both the photo and the poem for each of our desks. Thank you, sweet Jae!
Bravo Kim and that is how it should be!! You have done well, clap-clap to a lovely couple!!
it is how it should be, Nanka. Aren’t we lucky?
Beautiful photo and verse, glad you are going to use Jae’s idea, couldn’t agree more,
Elizabeth
Thanks, Elizabeth. That Jae is a wise one, and so, too, are you!
..sigh… what a great post/photo that has captured such happiness… the best to you both for more and then some…
You are kind, Ms. Pie! Thank you so much.
Now THIS is far more compelling than twins killing each other but never really dying. A testament to love truly found and soulmates forever more. Even gave my little black heart a jolt of light filled energy! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the visit!
Jolting others with light-filled energy is my specialty , Leiffy! So happy to oblige…and thank you!
Been with my man for 32 years. Since high school. Through college, careers, kids, crises. It isn’t that we never thought about splitting, it’s simply that we have always chosen to stay. Choosing to stay has given love a chance to bloom again after a drought.
I’m in complete agreement. We, too, have continued to choose togetherness. We adore when the other’s not adorable, knowing adoration will elicit better things. We remind the each other to be admirable when being less so is easy. We choose. Every day.
You see, this is why I love the written word.
When you add an equally beautiful photograph,it’s happiness all around.
I just love this.
Thank you for posting.
Thank you fore reading and commenting, Ren!
‘I look at him, a striking figure in dark suit, white shirt,
And marvel at the wonder we are together….
We are, in fact, rather boring folk… (yes we are!)
Lovers still.
Past the stress of parenting three…
We realize the worth of a life lived, sans impinged integrity.
We like good wine. We eat good food. We dance whenever we can.
We are true loves, best friends, hot dates, me and that beautiful man.
Dear Kim your words ring so true for my husband and I. After 34 wonderful years he is my soulmate and my best friend!
My Dear Perveen, are we not incredibly lucky?