For true love and happiness, each day I would pray. The good Lord was listening, what more can I say?

You were waiting for me, and I for you. For not much longer, would we have to be blue.

Certain we were, that he brought us together. My oh my, the storms we would weather.

To outside eyes, we were living in sin. With no understanding, how could we win?

Unknown to all, you had stolen my heart. For each of us now, a brand new start.

Our feet on the ground, in the clouds, our heads reeling. No known words could convey, the way we were
feeling.

Profound love and devotion-could it be real? Wounds from the past were beginning to heal.

A lifetime of joy, I was starting to see. Fading days of darkness, how could it be?

"Please be my wife", you said, down on one knee. Your life, you were choosing, to spend it with me.

Soon came the day we would wed. So sacred and true, were the words that were said.

Gone by, are 10 years since that day. Forever together, no doubt we will stay.

By leaps and bounds, our love has grown. Together, to all, true bliss we have shown.

In time, our bodies grow weary, we're told. No matter the age, it's your hand I'll hold.

To our love and faith, there is no measure. Your caring, strength and kindness, I will always treasure.

More I should tell you, I am proud that your mine. With your love in my heart, my soul forever, will shine.

When our days grow small and the end seems near, trust in the Lord and have no fear.

Be there no room for sadness in your heart. For not, long my dear, will we be apart.

In the Promise Land, each other we will see. It is then again, our hearts fill with glee.

On this special day, with joy and affection, my heart overflows. How many more years ahead? Nobody knows.

Cheers to us and all that has passed. Praise to the lord, our love, it WILL last!

Our vows still strong, to have and to hold. Cheers to our love, that will never grow old!!


This writing is a gift for my husband of 10 years for our anniversary on June 16, 2011.
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Happy Anniversary
by:  Donna Thurlow