Some say it’s a slippery slope,
Others call it a minefield,
One equates roses in bloom,
Still, another says it thorns and weeds.
Long before daylight brightens the east
I was thinking of a romantic thought
It is nearly 50 years in the making.
What? You! Yes, me. I love my bride.
We’re friends, buddies, traveling partners, and more.
Confidants, sounding boards, and we’ll take secrets to the grave.
There’s nothing we wouldn’t do for each other.
Even if it were to get us in trouble. Illegal? No.
But we’ve played a prank or two!
There’s one thing I describe about our life.
We are responsible for and to each other.
Teammates who have the others’ back.
Protectors. Always ready to defend. Attack.
Several decades ago, a saying popped into my mind.
“Don’t leave the house without kissing the spouse.”
It probably came after someone experienced a loss.
Their last words and feelings were not very kind.
A scripture came to mind. Have you heard it?
It’s difficult at times, ’tis true.
But its Spirit is so telling, I promise you, it works.
Be angry without sinning.
Don’t go to bed angry.
Don’t give the devil any opportunity to work.
(Ephesians 4:26-27 GW)
We don’t waste much time deciding how to live our lives.
That was decided those first few years. I do.
The “who” is important.
This year’s major anniversary is ours.
We share this only with each other.
So, when you hear others describe their life. Listen closely.
The words and thoughts they use often describe relationships.
I want to hear words of love and commitment.
Hmmm. Isn’t that the way it started?
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