When you came into my life, I was at a very low and dark place in my heart. I had tried other men, But no trust nor even love was there.
You were so kind and gentle, A trait the other's didn't have. It seemed you cared and understood, The bad times I had endured.
You became my friend first, Which in that day and age was very rare. Never asking about things I could do for you, Only listening to my woes.
I admit I was selfish in the beginning, And maybe I still am. But you knew that I needed something, That no other could give.
After my fears and tears were gone, And I began to trust you more, I began to see the man you are. Gentle, kind, caring and true, A hero to my heart that I've needed for so long. Someone to look up to, Admire and yes, love.
I really didn't know if I loved you enough though, But our friendship just grew and grew. I finally realized that it's more important, To be friends first before becoming lovers.
Several months after we met, And you listened to all my troubles, I finally learned to open my heart, And listen to your woes as well.
The day you asked me to be your wife, Frightened me beyond all reason. I still wasn't sure about myself loving you, But I decided that I would lose, Not just a friend but someone meaningful and true.
So I accepted your proposal, With a new hope in my heart. And in the time before we wed, I grew more positive of our life together.
Now it's been many years since, And we've solidified as one. We have grown comfortable with each other, A feeling I've so long needed and wanted.
You've given to me, And I've given to you, All these years of Companionship, And love.
Sometimes our life together has been hard, But we've gotten through them and not lost our love. That's important above all else, To be sure that our love will last.
You have faults and so do I, But we've overcome them so far. Those faults are still there, But we love each other in spite of them all.
You are my husband, I am your wife. Forever and ever as they say, Lasting till infinity and a day.
I love you, My husband.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
by Jann Newland (copyright - 2001)
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