Thirty-six years ago

For my husband who will always hold my heart.

Thirty-six years ago

I know thirty-six years ago

I was young and naive

I didn’t understand the world

And it didn’t understand me

Then I met you

And the world opened up

It wasn't such a scary place

With you by my side

I knew I’d found the person

The other half of me

That I needed just to breathe

So of course I didn’t let you go

I married you for

My dreams were home and family

In you I’ve found them both

I’ve even found the dreams

I tucked away from sight

For fear I’d be laughed at

But even those have been made right

For you’ve given me the confidence

To be myself

You’ve shown me true partnership

As you supported me

Through thick and thin

You made me see

What true love is

What a supportive partner can do

To make you feel alive and real

Someone who matters

As much as you

I love you my dear

May we have many more

Anniversaries in sight

Happy Anniversary Ken

©Sheilagh Lee  June 23, 2015