Anniversary Day

         He quietly stands alone beside
Where his darling peacefully lays
Remembering how wonderful she looked
On that glorious summer day

         Such a beautiful angel in white
Elegantly walking down the aisle
At the altar he patiently waits
Basking in the warmth of her radiant smile

         He silently wonders if she knows
That by becoming his wife that day
She had answered all of his prayers
Making him whole in every way

         Their love only grew with the years
Side by side on life’s wild ride
With children came new worries and fears
Keeping their faith even though it was tried

         They thought the stormy path clear
Then cancer came in soundless stealth
The doctor confirming our most dreaded fear
The damning illness claimed her health

         Off weathered cheeks fall silent tears
As he watches over his precious wife
Her love and laughter his greatest wealth
She’s the special chapter in his story of life

         Her memory he will carry along every day
Until heaven and earth unite with God's grace
This cemetery plot is where she must stay
So until then he will visit this place

         A cold stone marks where his beloved is lain
While placing the beautiful red roses for her to see
Even now he could not forget his wife on this day
Together as always, they will celebrate their Anniversary