In the wonder of your eyes love’s beauty is truthfully found,

From twinkle to sparkle your eyes raise me up when I’m down,

Your plush red lips would be cherished if carved in stone alone,

Red lips so beautiful without embellishment are rarely known,

Long ago as I traced your profile with my fingers I felt you so well,

As my fingertips touched every feature I felt your love as if a spell,

So many photos of you I rubbed through as I prayed nightly for you,

I was a silly young man to cry as all were copies I rubbed through,

Such feelings I can’t put into words yet I’ve felt them all my life,

We have been together fifty years and I’m still in awe of my wife,

There’s more to me than you’ll ever know yet I have tried so hard,

I’ve tried very hard to allow entry to my mind although I’m scarred,

You are the one that has fulfilled my every dream in every way,

The scars brought by the draft and being sent so very far away,

While away I cherished every moment I had with you deep inside,

I truly believe if not for my loving you I would have surely died,

Yes, I put you on a pedestal so very long ago and you shall remain,

You are so deserving although you argue, please let me explain,

To know your every secret fills me with joy that in me you trust,

You are the golden treasure that has brought glory to fading rust,

When I hear your voice I wait anxiously to see you as if my duty,

As you play with grandkids I watch in awe of your enduring beauty,

If ever you could feel my heartbeat as you just walk into the room,

I see you as a beautiful flower from heaven not yet in full bloom,

Most remarkable is that everyone saw your beauty but for one,

Can it be true that such a goddess has no vanity, not even some?

I give witness for eternity that such an angel has never been vain,

Each year has brought more beauty to your beautiful little frame,

Graying hair has brought added beauty in such a wonderful way,

Each lovely hair of grey is a gift from heaven given to you each day,

Your profile is of ageless beauty such as jewels or precious gold,

Thus I am the richest man on earth knowing I have you to hold.

The end,

By Pat for my beautiful angel Patti