THE NIGHT I FOUND MY VALENTINE:
Twas a night in Novemeber,
My friend and I went dancing for fun.
We were dancing to the hits of the day.
Little did I realise the "Night" of my life had begun.
In walked two "Likely Lads",
I liked one from the start.
That was the memonet I fell in love,
He had completely stolen my heart.
They came over to us,
Spent the entire evening having fun.
I later told my friend,
"I'm Going To Marry That One.".
She told me not to be silly,
That we'd only just met.
I had a grin a mile wide,
And told her not to forget.
Forget our conversation,
In time to come.
I couldn't wait to show him off
To my loving mum..
Well we did marry two years later,
I wrote and told my friend.
She had not forgotten our conversation,
As her best wishes she did send.
We married on mum's birthday,
What a grand day indeed..
Had the reception at mum's home,
All had a great feed.
We had thirty-five happy years together,
Three great kids from our love.
Eighteen years ago God Took Him Home
To his home above
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Gone but never forgotten:
Copyright Yvonne Lewis 31/01/2016:
You just knew it was destiny!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in the blogfest.
Thank you Alex.
DeleteYvonne.
Blessed union for 35 years - such bliss.Sincere feelings linger on till eternity.Good for you Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteHank
Many thanks Hank for your lovely words.
DeleteYvonne.
What a beautiful story. Treasure the lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beverly, much appreciated.
DeleteYvonne.
Such a lovely story. Love at first sight! But sad too as now you're alone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, just beautiful!
Hi, lovely to meet you and many thanks for your wonderful comment.
DeleteYvonne.
Oh Yvonne, my heart goes out to you. What a beautiful love story you have.
ReplyDeleteLovely you paid me a visit, thanks for your wonderful comment.
DeleteYvonne.
Losing a life-long partner is the hardest part of loving someone. Hope writing your poem brought back those earlier happy moments, poignant, but perhaps comforting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lee, that's how I came to write poetry in the first place after losing hubby just two months after my mum.
DeleteIt helps to put things into perspective.
Yvonne.
When you know, you know. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's right Chrys, thanks for the visit,
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This is a timeless story of romance that never gets old. Too bad the story ended too soon. You could have had so much more, but at least you have some great memories.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
Thanks Lee, I do have some good memories,he passed away just 2 months after our first grandchild was born and my mum's passing a roller coaster time that was.
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Beautiful story Yvonne. You are proof positive of Love at First Sight. You knew you'd marry him and you did. Wow!
ReplyDeleteReally nice poetry with a fabulous story woven in...
Michele at Angels Bark
Many thanks for your visit Michela, Much appreciated,
DeleteYvonne.
Lovely poem, lovely tribute, Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Dixie, hope you're ok. Spring is on the way.
DeleteYvonne.
Such a beautiful poem. A real treasure.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Elizabeth for your lovely comment also joining my happy follwers.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Sometimes, no matter what anyone says, you just KNOW. I'm glad you had 35 years together, but it never ever feels long enough. I hope writing about him did your heart good.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan for your comment, much appreciated. Yes it did my heart good by writing, it always helps.
DeleteYvonne.
"I had a grin a mile wide
ReplyDeleteand told her not to forget."
Oh, Nashville, I *love* this! Thank you so much for making this one a part of the Lost & Found hop :)
Guilie @ Quiet Laughter