40th Wedding Anniversary

I feel today should be a celebration
yet is it tingled with great sadness

you`ve wings, I`m firmly on the ground

only memories of  our love gives gladness

I treasure all the things we did together

from meeting you across the pub`s bar

holidays, campanology and music

smiles and laughter was the best by far 

I know we planned things for the future

but that was not to be at the moment

one day I`ll have my wings and join you

but until, please don`t fret or lament

so today I`m with our amazing children

on a steam train, enjoying a lovely high tea

I`m sure they`ll raise a toast to us both

Steve, Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary

(C) Lissie`s Poems  2023