You are

Nothing in the world,

gives me more pleasure,

than knowing I have you…

Your intensity mystifies me, leaves me speechless.

Your laughter and bigheartedness bring me delight.

I admire your calm, steady approach, and

 there isn’t anything that I’ve seen you can’t handle.

You are my ying,

my double popped ping,

the treble clef to my notes,

and the voice to my instrument!

We are one, I am in love!

Thank you for your patience, your kindness too,

I am grateful for your being that holds me true.

The appointed time continues as the present comes into view.

Happy to have you by me, holding me near,

for the storms have come and my vision wasn’t always clear.

We are blessed with all the years of hardship and indifference,

in choosing to endure,

for this race is for the strong of heart, who have battled for a cure.

With words, we’ve given up more times than not,

yet in actions, to the contrary, we boldly stayed in this spot.

You see, there were things we had to learn about each other, as marriage will often find,

Those teachings you only gain from the experience of time.

Selflessness, sacrifice, compromise were priceless to us,

Yet, forgiveness saved us and shines bright like a jewel.

All the knowledge in the world won’t apply to the gains I have today,

a fortified understanding of what love means was my truth underway.

The journey of realization that came from above,

Remembering in the first place, eternal, in the way that we love.

To place someone above me,

Cherish, adore and support them was the key!

Today I know love because of this lesson,

in all things give,

For from it come the fruits of joy and a life well lived!

You are my husband, 

You are my friend,

You are the king of our home!

You are,

My love.