I promise my heart shall remain yours to keep
Even if each tomorrow brings hardship to reap
These moments I cherish are not lived in vain
And if given the chance, I would live each again
You have brought me laughter, when days were without
You have been my companion; of this I’ve no doubt
My life is much better when you’re by my side
Together, we’ve conquered each challenge in stride.

We have risen over each valley and hill
In search of the dreams that we’ve hoped to fulfill
Some dreams have rewarded, while others have passed
Yet, no one could value the worth we’ve amassed
Our riches may not be of silver or gold
But, each shares a story of strong will untold
Our lives are a narrative, written in stone
As proof of the unyielding union we’ve known.

I promise my heart, until this world is through
My time would mean nothing if not spent with you
These moments I treasure would not be as bright
If I did not have you to bestow each with light
You have been a beacon of unending praise
Thus I hereby pledge, both for now and always
I will stand beside you, as your friend for life
If only you’ll have me as your loving wife?

© 2007 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection