Seven years we have been one,
And what has come of that?
Three boys, two fish, one house, one car,
One temporary cat.

But most of all, my precious one,
A love that’s built to last.
A love that’s conquered all the pain
And heartbreak in our past

I would another fifty years
Or longer that you stayed
Until the call of heaven can
No longer be delayed

Whatever hurts you hurts me more
When sorrow clouds your eyes
Your victories and joys, my love
Are my most treasured prize

Let the cords that bind us
Be always strong and true
Let not my selfish pride destroy
The wonder that is you.

How could this fount of sweetness
Have found its source in me?
Where did such beauty come from
That shines so radiantly?

What miracle could cause this life
That blesses all it meets
And melts my heart with one big smile
When asking, “Daddy, please”?

What zest for life, what willingness
To lend a helping hand;
Let him inspire me each new day
To make a righteous stand.

*Author’s note – this is another older one, the boy referred to here is no longer my youngest. He is still very sweet most of the time though 🙂

Each new day is a voyage of discovery;
Each answered question is a step along the way
To revealing a great pattern
That when fully understood
Will unlock another mystery of life.

So do not be surprised
That my questions never seem to end;
It’s all part of my grand investigation.
So many things to learn,
So many facts and principles
That will help me to live life to the full.

You keep telling me you’re ugly,
It simply isn’t true;
So much majestic beauty shines
From deep inside of you.

Your voice is such sweet music
An enchanting melody,
Your laugh the rousing chorus
Of your spirit’s symphony.

Your eyes have such a sparkle
When they light upon my face.
I draw you close, invite you in
To my most private space.

When your tears slice right through me
And tear into my heart,
I long to listen, hold and comfort you
‘Til you’re whole in every part.

My heart is fully open
To you and you alone
All I was and am and will be
All I have is yours to own.

It is such a wondrous blessing
To have you in my life
It would all be so much poorer
Without you, my precious wife.

*Author’s note – this is an old poem, and the first line no longer applies, she doesn’t do that anymore. Success!

Your smile can lift my darkest day,
Your pain is too great for me to bear.
Your victories will stay with me forever,
Your sorrow is something I must share

Your thoughts are my inspiration,
My anger can never last for long.
Your progress brings me such delight,
I love to watch you growing strong.

Your questions sometimes drive me crazy,
Others are a pleasure to discuss.
Still others I long to hear you raise,
When you’re ready for the wisdom I entrust.

Times with you are such precious moments,
Even when things sometimes do go wrong.
I know they cannot last forever,
One day I will have to send you on.

I never want to say goodbye forever,
Though I know you have your life to live.
Stay strong, remember what I taught you,
And always have love enough to give.

When trouble comes, know that I’m here for you.
No matter what, there’s room here by my side.
My arms will always be held open
For you, my dear beloved child.