The years have brought change to mother earth and us as well,

I am more expressive with my love almost as if I’m under a spell,

My ears hear more of God’s miracles such as songs birds sing,

The seasons means there’ll be beautiful changes for everything,

I truly appreciate sounds of nature including children at play,

The sounds of sports while being played excite me in every way,

At baseball games I love to turn to you and share the excitement,

If it’s my turn to bat and I see you in the stands its encouragement,

Like a youngster showing off for parents, I love to play well for you,

I was also proud for every spectator to see that I was your man too,

When you arrived with halter top and short shorts on, heads turned,

Soon they’d know that you were my wife and your love I had earned,

This year I’ll be seventy one years of age, I’m still so proud of you,

To be seen standing next to you, taking a walk, or anything we do,

My heart swells with pride when you smile as you’re looking at me,

And when you are close enough I’ll kiss you in public for all to see,

Part of my prayers is that some day everyone will see me kissing you,

In a public place I’ll pull you tight to kiss you with love, what’ll you do?

Will you accept my love kiss or turn away telling me not to do it today,

It’s my final wish in my life, acceptance of my love in a public display.

The end, by Pat for Patti whom I love so.