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People said, before we wed,

"They're suited to each other".

After sixteen circuits of the sun,

it's fun to discover –

we still are.

She dances with sunlight

and touches each moment with wonder.

A child of delight

she colours the day with her laughter.

Softly—touch me softly

Let love show

Gently—hold me gently

Let trust grow

Warmly—love me warmly

Let joy flow

Softly sleeps your head upon my shoulder, my beloved

as earth resumes its journey into night.

There, for just a moment, we discovered

the love that holds forever in its flight.

From our loving, you distil the essence

and touch its perfume to my pulse,

and, every moment with my breathing,

your fragrance follows me through the day.

 © Neil Quintrell.