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Suetang
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Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-11-19 05:26 PM




I love you just the way you are
The piano player sang
This was our favourite song
Upon each word we'd hang

Our song played on the day
We were joined in matrimony
So much went on around us
But only your face did I see

Now so many years have passed
But I still love you just the same
Even now my skin still tingles
Every time you call my name

I love you just the way you are
To this day those words ring true
You're my lover and my soulmate
All my love I give to you

* * * *

At the time Andrew and I were married, 13 years ago, "Just The Way You Are" by Billy Joel was our favourite song and held so much meaning for both of us.Throughout our marriage, and long before that we have remained the best of friends and hold a deep love and respect for one another.I dedicate this to my husband, Andrew.

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

© Copyright 2002 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
Madame Chipmunk
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1 posted 2002-11-19 05:28 PM


I am so happy for you, Sue...
I remember that song very well...  My first husband and I used to sing it to each other also...  of course we both sang off key...
but at least we tried...
I loved the poem

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

Magnus
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2 posted 2002-11-19 05:30 PM


What man could read and take this without
smiling,  shedding a small tear and giving
this poetess wife a huge hug..............

Mistletoe Angel
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3 posted 2002-11-19 10:06 PM




(smiles) Oh my goshl I have heard that song too, I love Billy Joel's music so much! Me and Joanna's love song is Whenever, Wherever by Shakira, you probably have heard that countles times in Australia! LOL! (kiss on cheek) May forever and ever your love remain just the way he is, sweet friend, thank you so much for being you, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

NewEnglandlazurlu
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A Mountain Paradise
4 posted 2002-11-19 10:24 PM


Andrew is so fortunate to have a wife like you. But I'm sure he knows that.

Wishing you a zillion more years of love and affection for each other.

I enjoyed this and so did my Ron.  

Huggles, Marti

passing shadows
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5 posted 2002-11-20 03:44 AM


Sue, goodness, I'm so loving this! It's beautiful!
garysgirl
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6 posted 2002-11-20 09:41 AM


Sue, this is so beautiful....all of it...the picture, the poem, the thoughts, but most of all the love story of you and your husband that you have portrayed so lovingly. I'm sure that he loves this, too.
By the way, I love that you and he are still best friends. That really makes a difference in a relationship, I believe.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

JamesMichael
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7 posted 2002-11-24 12:41 PM


A lovely dedication...James
Kethry
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8 posted 2002-11-24 06:20 AM


Sue,
so much obvious love - and in such a short space of time
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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