16 Years Poem by Claire Ann Sansolis

16 years....

Far from perfect, far from ideal.
Like any marriage, ours is uniquely special.
We were so different in so many ways and yet
Together we agree that in some sense we're the same.

But what I want to highlight are not the differences
But the reasons why you and me are coherent.
Driven by my inspiration to honor you
I am just so convinced God is in you.

When we were young we viewed success as achievements
As we grow old, we define it as contentment
For some reason as life happens
We have reached some level of refinement

And you are such an awesome gift
In this cruel world of judgement
I count my days and years with you
I feel God's love in Amazement

So here's to our sixteen years in marriage
Cheers to another sixteen of blessed togetherness
I did not understand it clearly then
Now I see the wisdom of God
That if weren't for you it will all be in vain

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