Loyalty

Forty-sevenyears should count for something.

Forty-sevenprecious years of staunch fidelity,

Supportand devotion to you, my one and only,

Aconstant, steadfast case of loyalty.

 

I’dlike to say we’ve had a pretty good run,

Morethan many,

Morethan most. More to come.

Wantso much for us to age together,

Andthis is much too soon.

Muchtoo soon.

 

Youhave been my one true life companion,

AndI your ever-faithful devotee.

Throughshifting tides we’ve

Traversedrestless oceans

Andstood our ground with fierce integrity.

 

AndI will be there when the battle’s over

Totake your hand and keep you safe and warm.

Aloyal friend, a faithful true companion

Offeringcalm shelter from the storm.