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jwesley
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Spring, Texas

0 posted 2019-12-23 12:29 PM


December is a favorite month for me . . .
First, it's CHRISTMAS, with all the glory, feelings, and meaning that comes with that day -  

Second, it's the month of my Birth, a very wonderful and special day to me indeed. And also on the same day, the birth of my granddaughter Ryleigh, a very precious event to me.

And Third, an on-going event that gives me no end
of pleasure, the vows my wife Terry and I professed
as we joined our souls as man and wife.



To My Wife On Our Anniversary
(December 23, 1974)


While walking in the sunshine,
reveling in the warmth of its rays,
I thought about the love we share,
and how blessed I am,
with you as part of my days.

It seems I've always needed you,
and loving you
was as natural as day and night.
I can't imagine anything different,
and wouldn't want to,
what we have is so right.

And its not just loving you...
that's so easy to do.
It's the friendship,
the companionship,
the sharing of our souls.

I think I've always loved you,
even before we met.
You were Mariah,
the Whip-poor-will calling his love.
You were Mona Lisa's smile,
the star
that splashed across the midnight sky,
the dream that every person has.

You are the way of my life,
you are my friend,
my companion,
my Wife.


© wesley james beard, jr.
December 23, 2019
~ ~ ~

© Copyright 2019 Wesley James Beard, Jr. - All Rights Reserved
Paul Wilson
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1 posted 2019-12-23 01:05 PM


James...That's a lot to be thankful for. I hope you all enjoy the celebration. You are blessed my friend...Paul

~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~
Paul

Michael
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2 posted 2019-12-23 03:49 PM


Awash in peace after reading this James.  Just beautiful.
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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3 posted 2019-12-24 08:14 AM


Jimmy,
You have such a way with words of love. There is never a doubt as to the depth of your passion. You gift us with peeks into your heart. Congratulations and Happy Birthday and
a very Merry Christmas!

ethome
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since 2000-05-14
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4 posted 2019-12-27 06:15 PM


Very nice indeed. I'm only jealous!
Sunshine
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5 posted 2019-12-27 09:15 PM


I have many similar reasons to enjoy the month, my friend! Happy birthday, anniversary, and Memories!
JL
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since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128
Texas, USA
6 posted 2019-12-28 01:49 PM


Excellent write, as always, my friend.
Enjoyed.
:celebrate

JL

Namyh
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since 2009-01-20
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7 posted 2020-01-01 11:12 AM


Jw - After more than half a century, I know exactly how you feel and mucho congrats to you and yours for the tomorrows to come. "Live long and prosper". Namyh
roger24
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since 2019-12-15
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8 posted 2020-01-01 10:53 PM


oohh you are so loving and romantic


jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
9 posted 2020-01-01 11:32 PM


January 1 is at this moment counting down.  Soon – less than two hours, and it will be longest number of years I have ever lived. It’s been a blessing and so much more. There have been trials, some so brazen as to try and suck the soul from my body, yet, here I am, still swinging my feet off the bed each morning, planting them on the floor and telling God –

Hey Man, thanks for another one and thanks for all the help getting me to this blessing of another day.

It’s all “good” my friends, and I’m glad to see all of you holding your wheels on the road.  Bless each of you for stopping in, and even more, Bless each of you for letting me call you . . . my Friends.

walk easy . . .

Jimmy

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