Last week, I shared the poem I wrote for my wife as part of my wedding vows 11 years ago. Today, I’m sharing a brand-new poem I wrote with her in mind.
This poem, written as a cherita with an extra stanza, as a way of remembering all the times we’ve walked along the shoreline of Long Sands Beach in York, Maine – our home-away-from-home. Our happy place. Some people buy their wives diamond rings for their anniversary; I write poems. But hey, it’s her own fault – she knew this going in, ha!
For more poetry, please visit Christie at Wondering and Wandering, who’s celebrating trees with classic poems from David McCord and Mary Oliver as well as some originals!
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The world needs more love poems… thanks for sharing this one!
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Thank you, Irene! Just doing what I can. 😉
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Beautiful Matt! I would take a poem over a diamond any day of the week!
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Thanks, Jean!
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Matt, your love poems are so touching. I don’t think your wife will ever tire of them.
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She’s never been a huge fan of diamonds, anyway. 😉 Thanks, Carol!
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A poem is a different kind of diamond anyway, only better. Each one is as unique as the giver and receiver. Your’s is beautiful. I love that highlight the sublime in ordinary routines.
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Thanks so much, Cheriee!
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What a fun poem…romantic and yet a bit thrilling to outpace the waves. How wonderful is this gift!
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Thanks, Jone – I think she liked it!
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A poem is such a beautiful gift–the ultimate personal gift, really. I’m sure your wife treasures hers. I really like that this poem isn’t a typical walking-the-beach-together poem (though I enjoy those, too!), but instead has that element of –how did Jone put it?–outpacing the waves together.
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Thanks, Molly – I did want to capture a bit of excitement and uncertainty in both the ocean’s waves and our reactions. Thank you!
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I prefer a poem to a diamond any day, and I bet your wife feels the same! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
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She does, indeed. Thanks Ruth!
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