Happy Anniversary: Then and Now

by Cathy
(Manchester, UK)

I remember I gasped when I saw the ring
and realised you'd planned this wonderful thing.
I cried, "Yes!" and again "Yes!", and wanted to sing
and thought of what the future might bring.

Well, there's always some trouble, there's always some strife
and problems and losses will always be rife
but I gained more than a ring when becoming your wife
I gained someone to grow with, still in love - for life.