Wife to Husband (Inspired by Langston Hughes's Poem, "Mother to Son")

Well, honey, I'll tell you:

Life with you is a Sunday afternoon drive.

There have been endless blue skies,

long talks, lots of laughs,

shared dreams,

and wishes fulfilled.

Smooth ride.

Now, there have been bumps in the road

and close calls.

There have been occasional potholes

and sudden storms.

But we kept driving nonetheless -

our eyes fixed on the road up ahead,

treasuring each milestone,

Perseverance.

There have been pit stops.

We've refueled along the way.

We've even added two passengers

with bright smiles and pink church dresses.

Complete.

Our destination

remains to be seen.

But with you as the driver,

I feel hope, I feel anticipation, I feel contentment -

I feel love.

Life with you truly  is a Sunday afternoon drive.

2002