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Sunshine
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0 posted 2000-06-13 04:05 PM


An Anniversary Song

You have bestowed upon me greatly
those possessions which are stately,
in thy thought and deed and gift of soul
you’ve blessed me with an ethereal gold.

So when I speak thus, “I am yours,”
receive it as such, and be assured
tho gifts of wealth are at my feet
with you I am whole, so complete.

A match of my soul to yours as one ~
in our two voices, a song is sung,
my words in your heart, yours in mine
see love in my eyes, and in God’s design.

I will wear my smile with modesty
the gift that you’ve bestowed on me
so the world will know of your emotion,
and see in me sincere devotion.

For truly we are staunch soul mates
which adversity could not negate
and twenty years of mutual bliss
resumes each night with your sweet kiss.

Ah my love, my heart, my passion’s flame ~
forevermore I shall bear your name.



13 June 2000
©KRJ

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 Sunshine

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~



[This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 06-13-2000).]

© Copyright 2000 Karilea Rilling Jungel - All Rights Reserved
Kit McCallum
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1 posted 2000-06-13 04:08 PM


Sunshine, this is such a treasure!  So romatically sweet and uplifting ... I truly enjoyed it! What a wonderful love you've expressed.

Best wishes,
/Kit

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2 posted 2000-06-13 04:17 PM


They say 'diamonds are forever'
Then may I add that this poem is one of the biggest of all them diamonds...

Beautiful words, true splendour...

Karilea, I have thoroughly enjoyed this; a lovely tribute this one to you know who...

Regards, sudhir

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3 posted 2000-06-13 04:42 PM


Kit, just what I was going for...thanks!

Sudhir...he's a diamond in the rough...and he's all mine...

 Sunshine

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~


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4 posted 2000-06-13 05:07 PM


~sunshine
beautiful sweet heartfelt
emotion in this. *wow* i loved
it...seems you had some fun
writing this one too?!
take care.
amy  

 "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends."

"Fate exists but it can only take you so far,
Because once you're there
It's up to you to make it happen."




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5 posted 2000-06-13 05:14 PM


Amy, if you knew him, you would know there is much laughter...and love...

 Sunshine

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~


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6 posted 2000-06-13 06:44 PM


Wonderfully penned.  Enjoyed muchly.
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7 posted 2000-06-13 09:11 PM


Dear Sunshine; a beautiful tribute to your beloved on the 20th. I extend my congratulations. This is one to frame in honor of the occasion. So romantic!
Love, Ellie

 02



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8 posted 2000-06-13 11:06 PM


Sunshine, you keep talking like this, you're gonna give marriage a good name  

I am so very happy for you. Feelings like you have expressed don't seem to be so common these days and I congratulate you for your shared happiness  

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Mike, thank you, glad you enjoyed...

Ellie, I may very well do as you suggest, but first I need to find some old, parched paper...LOL...

'Deer, trying my best...these successful marriages take a lot of work, I should know, this is number 2...but I cannot contain the happiness, so just letting it flow forth!  Who knows, it might rub off on others?...

 Sunshine

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~


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10 posted 2000-06-14 08:31 PM


Sunshine - What a wonderful tribute to the institute of marriage.  Sounds like you two know how to keep things strong.  This is just beautiful, I'm going to remember it for our anniversary....29 years, Oh, showing my age, did I mention that I was married when I was uhhh 8.  This one certainly expanded the grin to a wide smile.  Bonnie
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11 posted 2000-06-14 08:42 PM


Just beautiful, Sunshine ....
Congratulations to you two.
~*Marge*~


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12 posted 2000-06-14 10:15 PM


Great one Sunshine.  Very well said.  The end was perfect:

Ah my love, my heart, my passion’s flame ~
forevermore I shall bear your name.

Awesome line.  Here's wishing the two of you the very best.  

Lone Wolf




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WhtDove
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13 posted 2000-06-15 12:38 PM


I forgot! Happy Anniversary Sunshine!!!


May you have many more happy years to come! Beautifully written my dear  

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14 posted 2000-06-15 09:19 AM


Thank you everyone!  And Whtdove, it's coming up...you're not late!  I just got a little ahead of the game!

 Sunshine

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~


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15 posted 2000-06-15 11:27 AM


This is so beautiful, Sunshine! Many more happy years to the both of you.

Elizabeth


 I'm grabbing my hat and coat
I'm leaving the cat a note
Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town!



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16 posted 2000-06-29 10:42 PM


Very well done, Sunshine
Just as I thought - there's more to love than most of us dream of - and you seem to know about it all - in reality or fantasy - one can not really tell!
Again - WELL DONE!
Deepak Menon


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17 posted 2000-06-30 09:16 AM


Elizabeth, a belated thank you...

Deepak, ah, yes, there are many facets to my character, just as in all of us...thank you again for reading...

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


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18 posted 2000-06-30 09:54 AM


It would seem Congratulations are in order! this is just a wonderful way to celebrate your love.

God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown



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19 posted 2000-06-30 10:03 AM


Eagle One, thank you so much!

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


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