Happy anniversary, these 8 years with you
Have been a medal, a trophy, a ribbon that’s blue.
The reasons lie nestled in the nest of routine
Our forwards and backwards and our in between.
The eighth year is bronze, but to me that feels third,
And considering your character, a little absurd.
I’ll get you some bronze (I do love tradition),
But I’ll also spend time as a verbal musician;
I’ll think up some thoughts and lay down a list
Recording some moments since when we first kissed.
Already wide, your eyes have grown wider;
The color of shadows atop apple cider.
I picture them now as I gather these cheers,
One written down for each our eight years
Our first year was bliss, baby beneath skin,
She’d wear your eyes above her daddy’s grin.
In the second year elation elevated our weeks
As we learned to be parents and look for life’s peaks
That third year, my goodness, a new baby boy
Beaming and buoyant and jumping for joy.
The fourth year we hitched up and got out of Dodge
Sold our apartment and found a new lodge.
The fifth year a preschool where we both could teach
and enjoy both our children within easy reach.
The sixth year harmonic, with us side by side
Rich in a way that no bank could provide.
The seventh year – inspiring – with nary an itch,
The ditty of our daylight played in perfect pitch.
This eighth year was awesome (and a little bit strange)
Filled with evolution and plenty of change.
Yes that’s all eight years, but I’d feel unfinished;
Partial and patchy, deficient, diminished,
If I didn’t rewind all one dozen years
To when our sweet nothings first filled our four ears
Year one you found me and made me believe
In a lyrical love I could barely conceive.
Year two we sealed it and shared all our space,
Packed up and payed all our rent in one place.
Year three we frolicked and scampered and skipped,
As our life unfolded like a well written script
Year four we found our own perfect flat,
Emptied our savings and stepped up to bat.
That’s when the pages turned to chapter two
In the story of us, both me and you.
These last eight years were magic, surely they were,
Though they scurried right by in a blink and a blur,
But those first four were golden and gilded the rest,
Foreshadowing suggestion that I’d have the best.
I love you Cindy, you’ve given me all
12 of your winters, spring, summers, and fall.
You’re the mom to my babies and best friend to me
I give it right back. Happy anniversary.
Happy Anniversary!
August 11, 2009 By 38 Comments
About Sean PlattSean Platt is author of Syllable Soup and Penny to a Million, plus co-founder of Children Write the Future. Follow him on Twitter (and make your life better with the right words!).
Hearty congratulations!
Hearty congratulations!
Wishing you both a most happy anniversary!
Wishing you both a most happy anniversary!
OHHHHH Sean, that is so sweet. 8 years…..Seems like yesterday I was married for 8 years. Now I’ve been married 25. Doesn’t seem possible. Back in March the hub and I renewed our vows over a campfire next to a lake. It was incredible! I wish you and Cindy a wonderful anniversary and many, many more….all happy!
OHHHHH Sean, that is so sweet. 8 years…..Seems like yesterday I was married for 8 years. Now I’ve been married 25. Doesn’t seem possible. Back in March the hub and I renewed our vows over a campfire next to a lake. It was incredible! I wish you and Cindy a wonderful anniversary and many, many more….all happy!
Congratulations to you both.
What beautiful words and sentiment to share.
You are a very lucky man.
All the best,
Chase
Congratulations to you both.
What beautiful words and sentiment to share.
You are a very lucky man.
All the best,
Chase
Happy Anniversary, Sean and Cindy!
Happy Anniversary, Sean and Cindy!
Sean, you are indeed a “verbal musician.” Thank you for sharing your joy with us. It is truly heartwarming.
Happy Anniversary, Sean and Cindy, and here’s to many more wonderful years together.
Sean, you are indeed a “verbal musician.” Thank you for sharing your joy with us. It is truly heartwarming.
Happy Anniversary, Sean and Cindy, and here’s to many more wonderful years together.
Wonderful poem Sean. I am happy you’re happy for your anniversary! I hope for you two eight more years of happiness and bliss.
Wonderful poem Sean. I am happy you’re happy for your anniversary! I hope for you two eight more years of happiness and bliss.
Hey remember when I came home from a teaching business trip and you redid our entire bedroom from Pottery Barn page 62 that we dog eared in bed the night before I left for San Fransisco saying, “I don’t wanna go on another airplane.”? That was so BOSS.
Thank you for teaching our children what a true gentleman embraces and embodies and Thank you for choosing me to build a compelling story filled with adventures. See you later! wink. wink.
Hey remember when I came home from a teaching business trip and you redid our entire bedroom from Pottery Barn page 62 that we dog eared in bed the night before I left for San Fransisco saying, “I don’t wanna go on another airplane.”? That was so BOSS.
Thank you for teaching our children what a true gentleman embraces and embodies and Thank you for choosing me to build a compelling story filled with adventures. See you later! wink. wink.
So sweet. Happy Anniversary!
So sweet. Happy Anniversary!
I’m all about happy stories! Your marriage is an inspiration for all of us. Happy, happy day! I hope you have a memorable one.
I’m all about happy stories! Your marriage is an inspiration for all of us. Happy, happy day! I hope you have a memorable one.
You big soppy thing, Sean! Lots of love and hugs to both of you.
You big soppy thing, Sean! Lots of love and hugs to both of you.
Trina: Thanks! : > )
Lori: Thanks, Lori. I had steak and tequila for lunch. That’s pretty happy.
Laurie: My grandparents were married for 74 years! That’s crazy. I don’t know that I’ll live long enough to pull that off, but there’s no doubt I’ve been inspired. Congratulations on your silver anniversary.
Chase: Thanks, Chase! I know I’m lucky and do my best to never take it for granted.
Lance: Thanks! It was happy indeed.
Susan: It is always my pleasure. We’re aiming for fifty. I really want a golden plate.
John: Thanks, John! Good luck going back to school. I’m sure you’ll keep your blogging rocking. : > )
Cindy: That was BOSS. The pistachio sheets are still some of my favorites. Thank you for being my best friend every day.
Vered: Thanks, Vered!
Randi: Thanks Randi, that is an incredibly kind thing to say.
Janice: I am pretty soppy. I should probably do something about that. : > )
Trina: Thanks! : > )
Lori: Thanks, Lori. I had steak and tequila for lunch. That’s pretty happy.
Laurie: My grandparents were married for 74 years! That’s crazy. I don’t know that I’ll live long enough to pull that off, but there’s no doubt I’ve been inspired. Congratulations on your silver anniversary.
Chase: Thanks, Chase! I know I’m lucky and do my best to never take it for granted.
Lance: Thanks! It was happy indeed.
Susan: It is always my pleasure. We’re aiming for fifty. I really want a golden plate.
John: Thanks, John! Good luck going back to school. I’m sure you’ll keep your blogging rocking. : > )
Cindy: That was BOSS. The pistachio sheets are still some of my favorites. Thank you for being my best friend every day.
Vered: Thanks, Vered!
Randi: Thanks Randi, that is an incredibly kind thing to say.
Janice: I am pretty soppy. I should probably do something about that. : > )
It’s so great to take time and look back at all the wonderful memories — good and difficult – and see how it’s brought you closer.
Thanks for sharing!
It’s so great to take time and look back at all the wonderful memories — good and difficult – and see how it’s brought you closer.
Thanks for sharing!
This is absolutely beautiful.
Happy Anniversary to you and Cindy.
This is absolutely beautiful.
Happy Anniversary to you and Cindy.
“But those first four were golden and gilded the rest,
Foreshadowing suggestion that I’d have the best.
I love you Cindy, you’ve given me all
12 of your winters, spring, summers, and fall.”
“Blossoming Bliss” are the two words that comes to mind as I finished reading such a beautiful story of your life together.
Happy Anniversary to you and Cindy!
“But those first four were golden and gilded the rest,
Foreshadowing suggestion that I’d have the best.
I love you Cindy, you’ve given me all
12 of your winters, spring, summers, and fall.”
“Blossoming Bliss” are the two words that comes to mind as I finished reading such a beautiful story of your life together.
Happy Anniversary to you and Cindy!
I’m happy for you, guys. Happy anniversary, Sean and Cindy.
I’m happy for you, guys. Happy anniversary, Sean and Cindy.
I might have to steal this poem. Your wife is lucky and you scored some major points with her with this post! Happy anniversary!
I might have to steal this poem. Your wife is lucky and you scored some major points with her with this post! Happy anniversary!
Brian Papa: My pleasure. It’s always fun to put the dad in Writer Dad. : > )
Barbara: Thank you Barbara, as always!
Bonnie: Thanks Bonnie. No doubt, it’s been the best ride of my life.
Jan: Thanks Jan!
Dad: You don’t have to steal it, man. It’s all yours. Enjoy. : > )
Brian Papa: My pleasure. It’s always fun to put the dad in Writer Dad. : > )
Barbara: Thank you Barbara, as always!
Bonnie: Thanks Bonnie. No doubt, it’s been the best ride of my life.
Jan: Thanks Jan!
Dad: You don’t have to steal it, man. It’s all yours. Enjoy. : > )
Oh my gosh, that poem made me pratically weep. What a romantic you are. Am going to show it to my husband right away (“Hint hint darling, it’s our anniversary in a couple of days and look how romantic this bloke’s been…”) He’ll probably just grunt at it, but hey, we all fall in love with that something special about a person don’t we?!
Happy anniversary and congrats to you both.
Oh my gosh, that poem made me pratically weep. What a romantic you are. Am going to show it to my husband right away (“Hint hint darling, it’s our anniversary in a couple of days and look how romantic this bloke’s been…”) He’ll probably just grunt at it, but hey, we all fall in love with that something special about a person don’t we?!
Happy anniversary and congrats to you both.