So many years we’ve been together now,

There never was another one for me.

Beneath bright stars, your key set my heart free,

To love you always was my whispered vow.

Aged just eighteen we had a lot to learn,

We learnt together, made mistakes and how,

Our love survived and flourished so we now

Find blissful heights as passion lasts to burn.

A sweet contentment comes whenever I

Lie at your side in knowledge that just you

Fulfil me yet remain my best friend too,

And hear returning pleasure in your sigh.

We married young; they said we’d never last,

We’re in for the duration, holding fast.