I am a man grateful to her for love she always shows,

Her kindnesses to me fill me with joy as my love grows,

That I have been so fortunate for over fifty five years,

She wants me forever happy to never shed sad tears,

She does so many little things to add moments of joy,

From an apple to eat to a shiny rock or just a small toy,

They seem insignificant to most but I see it as treasure,

Through my life through every day she brings pleasure,

Within my heart and soul I’m excited as she draws near,

As she approaches tingling excitement is felt so clear,

This truth of my hearts response is treasured deep within,

None has brought excitement or has had chance to begin,

Why, I’ve wondered so often, why do so much for me,

Love is truly difficult to understand and how it can be,

Our marriage seems a decade, yet it’s plus half a century,

Quickly time has passed and her love remains a mystery,

Grateful tears have fallen along with tears of regret,

Such an adorable woman with so much beauty and yet,

She has chosen a man so insignificant in the worlds eye,

Much more she deserves that with remaining years I’ll try,

To dedicate more time to write of her heart’s revelations,

Her kindnesses shown to God’s animals and creations,

She finds happiness in wild flowers and such small things,

Her joy lifts my heart as if I could fly with love given wings,

I give thanks to have her in my life, said correctly as my life,

As teardrops flow I kneel to give thanks to God, for my wife.

The end, by Pat for Patti. I love you baby!