A poem. For and about my bride, on our 18th Wedding Anniversary
This picture was taken 18 years ago today (I’m the one on the right that looks 12). I scanned this using the picture I carry around in my wallet, so it’s a little smudged looking, but should give you the idea of what our initial day of wedded bliss was like.
For the record, this picture, and our marriage, has outlasted the church building, so that’s sayin’ something 
I really am a lucky guy, and am so thankful to God for my wife.
So, I thought I’d write a poem that reflects some of what I’ve come to know and love about my bride. Still learning, and looking forward to learning more…
A poem. For and about my bride, on our 18th wedding anniversary.
Eyes of green and hair of gold
A smile that makes my heart unfold
My bride you see is a joy to me
And more there is to know.
Mother to three and a fountain of life
A life shaping woman I’m proud to call wife
Maker of friends and finder of fun
A dreamer of life under the Tuscan sun
Full of style with a shoe loving streak
A true fashionista that makes my knees weak
My bride you see is a joy to me
And more there is to know.
Culinary talent and a generous heart
A hostess whose tables are works of art
Attentive to details and helpfully dutiful
A light that illumines and makes things more beautiful
Athletic prowess and a competitive fire
A fighter whose spirit I’ve come to admire
My bride you see is a joy to me
And more there is to know…
Steve - Congratulations to you both! It is one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever been to! Are you still in the Atlanta area? Hope you and your family are well!
Kind regards,
Carol (Crowley) Montgomery
(who found your blog because of Todd’s blog!)
Carol — great to hear from you! We moved to Cumming about 4 years ago. Where are you now?
Feel free to email me at:
me[at]visionnavigator.com (replacing [at] with the @ sign — typing it that way to avoid spamming)
Would love to catch up and see what you’ve been up to.
Steve
Happy Anniversary, guys! That picture brings back lots of memories. And quite the wordsmith, too, Mr. Bradley.
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