priceless treasure

a pardner, a friend

a lover for life.

a treasure most priceless

this lovely, my wife.

 

why she loves me

I never will know;

I guess I was 'cute' once;

but now, old and slow!

 

When first I saw her

I thought "she is 'sweet'"

but laughed to myself

when she offered a seat.

 

"she is a real cutie but

really 'too bold' for

she's but a 'child';

I'm 18 years old !"

 

but I could't forget

that fresh trusting face.

The thought of it now

still makes my heart race.

 

When first I did visit,

her mom said I oughta

make it my duty to

come date her daughta

 

In spite of "alarms"

going off in my head

I found she invaded the

dreams in my bed.

 

when on that 'day'

she said "be my boy"

I knew that my life would have

'humor' and joy.

 

some tears we have had

but too few to measure.

for this I am sure off;

she's my priceless treasure.

 

post script: "though you still doubt sometimes, accept that I love you

far beyond the words that even a 'good' poet could write."

PS..august 25, 2020 will mark 58 years together

Done