Another year brings my annual celebration of your birth,

On this day God sent an angel to be born on this earth,

If only I could sculpt a marble in the likeness of you,

I would erect it for all to see the beauty in the statue,

Your birthday is very special to me as I love you so,

That you married me is a blessing no others know,

So many years ago in a foreign land so very far away,

Loneliness had engulfed my being one very sad day,

On my knees I prayed that I could return to you,

The miracle came that sent me home in love’s rescue,

Love, care, and faith kept our love strong those years,

Coming home brought marriage removing my fears,

Each day I give thanks to God for waking at your side,

To be seen at your side has always filled me with pride,

The joy of daily life and our children I have watched play,

Has placed me in Heaven on Earth, happy birthday.

Thank you Patti,

I love you,

By Pat for Patti