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| He pulls into a parking spot, Barely missing the sidewalk. He's late, and she's waiting for him, As he rushes to her side to talk. He finds her staring at the door, And sees relief flood her face. "What kept you so long?",she asks, He smiles as he puts his chair in place. "I wanted to stop and get you these", As he presents her with the small bouquet. Her eyes begin to fill with tears, And she forgives him for his delay. He takes her frail hand in his, And gives it a gentle squeeze. She is drifting off to sleep, Now that he's put her mind at ease. He looks so lovingly at her face, And his heart starts to contract His love had never wavered for her, Their marriage still so intact. He thinks back to time long past, When he took her for his wife. He knew from that very first day, He would love her all of his life. He always believed that he would go first, For if she went before him. He knew he would be soon to follow, Life without her would be too grim. He never allows her to see his fear, When he walks through the door. Instead he graces her with that lopsided grin, That she has always adored. But he knows one day way too soon, His visits will come to an abrupt end. Instead of bringing her that little bouquet, He'll have to bury his best friend. But for now,he'll hold her hand, And cherish every line on her face. Until that day he will follow her, To their final resting place. He pulls into a parking spot, Barely missing the sidewalk. Today marks their 63rd year together, And he rushes in for their talk. He enters the door of the nursing home, Clutching the Anniversary bouquet. He knows how she worries if he is late, But it won't matter now, His love, just this morning, has passed away.. Debbie Dodson April 20,2000 |
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| The featured Midi playing is appropriately titled: ~The Anniversary Song~ |
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