Fifty Years Ago
There is a once upon story that those we love should hear.
Its beginning took place in ordinary junior high school.
Such an early place to meet one’s eternal soul mate
One can hardly believe it’s true.
Friends, carefree and silly, all the manner of youth
Serving on a committee, sharing a game, doing homework
Or having a conversation on the phone.
A feeling of trust and respect, good qualities are sensed.
Young people really have not an idea or clue of what the future will hold.
As time went on and important decisions were made
One tall, lanky young man and a short young lady
Became a married couple who agreed to face the future together.
Over desert hills and mountainous terrain,
They fought their way finding at last the place called bliss.
It was not a smooth even ride but learn they did
To calm their tempers, watch their words and share the good and bad.
The children of the couple soon stretched their homes to bursting
Happily each new offspring made the family stronger
And filled their lives with sublime happiness.
And then one day, it all came to a halt
The busy household was quiet…..and the once young couple were alone.
Until on a beautiful evening in a small desert remote town,
A celebration was held. The guests of honor were the same couple now growing old.
The man and wife, for which the event was planned
Could not believe their eyes nor hearts, as their children, great and grand
Gathered to remember that fifty years this year, that married life began.
Old photos, skits, flowers, hugs and song filled the evening air.
Beneath the darkened sky with lights of twinkling blue
And a garland of lace overhead, Jack and Barbara remembered quite well
The love, resolve and the strength gained from Temple and wedding vows.
Twas a grand moment for them, it will never be forgotten through time and more.
A wedding of two opened the door for children, for opportunities, for learning and for growth. A wonderful tale with a happily ever after. Better than a novel, more profound than any poem, woven with threads of white and gold and tied with the strongest of cord;
As an ordinary couple embarked on a extraordinary journey to a future without end.
Fifty years, only a moment some might say as the days and years race quickly past for: Jack and Barbara Renouf’s future, there is more love to follow and many happy moments yet to be.
To all their Family and Friend alike, they express their deepest thankfulness…. for helping create for the two of them an exquisite wonderful life!
There is a once upon story that those we love should hear.
Its beginning took place in ordinary junior high school.
Such an early place to meet one’s eternal soul mate
One can hardly believe it’s true.
Friends, carefree and silly, all the manner of youth
Serving on a committee, sharing a game, doing homework
Or having a conversation on the phone.
A feeling of trust and respect, good qualities are sensed.
Young people really have not an idea or clue of what the future will hold.
As time went on and important decisions were made
One tall, lanky young man and a short young lady
Became a married couple who agreed to face the future together.
Over desert hills and mountainous terrain,
They fought their way finding at last the place called bliss.
It was not a smooth even ride but learn they did
To calm their tempers, watch their words and share the good and bad.
The children of the couple soon stretched their homes to bursting
Happily each new offspring made the family stronger
And filled their lives with sublime happiness.
And then one day, it all came to a halt
The busy household was quiet…..and the once young couple were alone.
Until on a beautiful evening in a small desert remote town,
A celebration was held. The guests of honor were the same couple now growing old.
The man and wife, for which the event was planned
Could not believe their eyes nor hearts, as their children, great and grand
Gathered to remember that fifty years this year, that married life began.
Old photos, skits, flowers, hugs and song filled the evening air.
Beneath the darkened sky with lights of twinkling blue
And a garland of lace overhead, Jack and Barbara remembered quite well
The love, resolve and the strength gained from Temple and wedding vows.
Twas a grand moment for them, it will never be forgotten through time and more.
A wedding of two opened the door for children, for opportunities, for learning and for growth. A wonderful tale with a happily ever after. Better than a novel, more profound than any poem, woven with threads of white and gold and tied with the strongest of cord;
As an ordinary couple embarked on a extraordinary journey to a future without end.
Fifty years, only a moment some might say as the days and years race quickly past for: Jack and Barbara Renouf’s future, there is more love to follow and many happy moments yet to be.
To all their Family and Friend alike, they express their deepest thankfulness…. for helping create for the two of them an exquisite wonderful life!
By Barbara Renouf
5 comments:
What a sweet poem. Thanks for letting me be a part of your wonderful family, Mom!
beeeautiful .love ,sailor
I posted about the hummingbird!love,sailor
How lucky are we, your children, that two people fell in love and created the opportunity of a Life time for all of us to cherish.
Thankfully your nest is only empty and quiet here and there. I have visited when it was overflowing with 3 generations of little birds ...noisy and busy. Just the way you love it !
I love you lav!sailor
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