Twenty-Five
Declaring
once again my love for thee
Enables me much more to sense the spring
Belonging to the trust thine eyes might see
Occasions just of joy and songs to sing.
Religiously you bring your warmth to all
Allowing us to basque within your love.
How small you seem but yet again how tall!
Let all the angels hail thee from above.
Yes you are love and love you'll always know
Not only from thy husband or thy kin
Nor just for ken or kindness that you show
E'er now but for th'eternal friends you win.
Kiss, kiss my love, and thanks for twenty-five
Incred'ble years with you to be alive!
14 January 2003
Atlantic City, NJ