Happy Anniversary

In the course of our lives

we move in so many directions...

doing so many things.

Relationships suffer

from neglect.

Time passes

and we sit reflecting

on when we felt dearly...

but said so little...

when we loved from the heart

but didn't take part...

in what was the day.

Excuses hold

no place

and offer no solace...

Nothing takes the place

of time together

as life molds each person

to it's palatable position.

As we grow older...

we realize life's gift.

Gathering our thoughts

we sift

through a masterfile of memories together.

We have found some special moments

and weathered

many a storm.

I hold you higher than ever...

whether

or not it shows.

You have grown more beautiful

with time

for even though nature's role

has brought a few wrinkles...

it has not stolen your glow.

It cannot remove the spirit of caring...

the soul

of one

who found me wavering

and brought me joy...

I can only

offer my thanks and appreciation...

even when I am less than my best.

I have held!

and even though many times I hold on...

There is no final embrace...

nothing

that can erase...

the memory of finding

out what love truly is...

even if I never understand it.