I pass by your chair
on my way to bed
I touch your shoulder ever so lightly
that simple touch
conveys a lifetime of love
and shared bliss not
easily put into words

Your smile grows even sweeter
with each passing year
what a blessing our love has been
a true test of time
from the moment I saw you
all those years ago
I knew then what love was

your selfless acts of kindness
a complete disire for good
I see how others look at you
it makes proud to be the one
passing your chair nightly
for over 50 years

come on darling sleep
is calling our names
you know I need you in my arms to truly rest
happy memories fill my mind
where we laugh and love and hold each other close
I sqeeze you ever so tightly
and drift off with a smile on my face