An Anniversary Poem that I wrote for my wife.
Everyone loves a fairy tale,
Of which there are a few.
Tales of beautiful princesses and handsome princes,
And the standard witch with her brew.
As children we listened intently to the stories being told,
Secure in the knowledge a happy ending would unfold.
Our modern fairy tale began on the day we met.
You were destined to be my princess,
Only you didn't realize it yet.
The supporting characters played their part,
Which was to love and provide a guiding light,
Totally oblivious to the story that they'd helped to start.
I didn't find you in a locked tower,
Strange but true;
And along the way I didn't fight a dragon breathing fire,
Compared to the classics our obstacles were few.
But regardless we fought them together, side by side,
It became worthwhile on the day you became my bride.
We made our vows,
And the stories beginning came to a close.
But I hear you ask 'Were they happy in the end?'
A very good question I suppose.
It's true I've taken the vow for better or worse a tad too far,
But our family has now grown, a legacy ensured.
And as far as I'm concerned as long as your by my side a happy ending is assured.
