Will You Dance With Me?

3 Jun

If I were to ask: “Will you dance with me?”
since today is anniversary number sixty-three,
just how agreeable would you be
to dancing with a bald, old man like me?

When I look back, do you know what I see?
A path we’ve forged, you and me,
as we grew together and learned how to be
a wife, a husband, then parents of three.

I don’t think I’d change any days in our past.
We knew from the start we would make this last.
Of course, we’ve been supported by a wonderful cast
of friends and family and people we’ve known,

and it’s no secret that we’ve been shown
examples of patience as we have grown
into the beautiful person you are today
and the old bald guy who forgets to say:
Thank you, my love, for each lovely day
that you have created along the way.

Now, if I were to ask: Will you dance with me?
since it is anniversary number sixty-three,
would you join me as we honor our past,
but, please, my love, don’t dance too fast.

(In celebration of our marriage vows sixty-three years ago today.)

4 Responses to “Will You Dance With Me?”

  1. Susan's avatar
    Susan June 3, 2024 at 6:10 am #

    just beautiful…. loving tribute of your time together. Made me cry…happy tears.

  2. gz's avatar
    gz June 3, 2024 at 7:35 am #

    To one of the very special couples we know, on this day it must be said with joy and glee, happy number 63.

    When thinking of the life you have led, the word that comes to mind is enthrall. May your love story keep inspiring us all.

  3. Carol Wright's avatar
    Carol Wright June 3, 2024 at 9:08 am #

    Congratulations. How nice. I’m sure she will dance with you. Enjoy your day. Carol

  4. Barb Sargent's avatar
    Barb Sargent June 3, 2024 at 11:55 am #

    Roger,

    Happy 63rd Anniversary to you and Sue! May you have many more happy years together!

    Barb

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