Category Archives: marriage

by ST . . . we met . . . O how the heavens set in such a blush! No longer the mockingbird, but the peaceful dove sent forth its little coo: At last, the perfect melody in that sweet birdsong– It floated over me, tickled my ear ’til I laughed. I walked back toContinue reading “Stars in My Eyes”

by ST Five years today we have been wed, Five years we’ve shared the kitchen, bath, and bed, Five years of fifty or sixty at most– The most most couples may hope– But what of the After, the Happily Ever? Why should cruel death our promises sever? Then let us with God, our Witness andContinue reading “Happy Ever After”

by ST “With this ring I thee wed . . .” Solemn words that I once said– And I meant them, and I do– But there were things left yet unmentioned. So now we vow our vows anew With these new vows enduring, comprehensive; Acquainted more with Life, Myself, and You . . . Familiar,Continue reading “Wed Anew”

by ST God impressed upon the soul the desire for two to unite, and be more whole. One is whole, but two are one more holy: when man and woman make their vow eternal, and time entwines them . . . loving fully the one the other, and the other the one– and eternity beginsContinue reading “Fully Whole”

by ST May God bless you in your life’s new venture; May your interest and living be increased. May you with joy live in God’s indenture– May He continue for Ever your lease To have and hold, as hand in hand You search, invent, and find content– While Life’s circle completes its band And throughContinue reading “Everlasting Love”