Images

by Lou Mikkelsen

For Our Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

June 11, 1999

Browsing back through the pages of time I behold

heart warming images of the passing years.

 

The image of the lovely girl, the marvelous

person who captured my heart so long ago.

 

The image of a companion who merged her fate with mine

when my only possessions were the faith and optimism of youth.

 

The image of a loving spouse who followed without

question into the unknown, far from family and friends.

 

The image of a loving young mother giving selflessly

of herself to mold and shape three young lives.

 

The image of an understanding spouse never complaining

about the time demands of my job and career.

 

The image of a caring, compassionate servant

in community service to those in need.

 

The image of a talented, creative person

developing marvelous, undiscovered talents.

 

The image of a patient, trusting spouse who

accepted me, with all my faults, for what I was.

 

And now, on the page of the present, the gracious, gentle mantle

of the passing years has replaced the vitality and sparkle of youth.

 

But looking at her today I behold the image of the lovely girl,

the marvelous person who captured my heart so long ago.

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