This peek into our box of letters is a poem that I wrote for Jill on our one year wedding anniversary. Yes, it might be a little cheesy, but what the heck, we'll share it anyways.
FEBRUARY 9, 2008
here is a story that needs to be told.... its about a young man that was fifteen years old. he was hanging out with friends and thinking all was right, until his whole life was changed on a cold winter night. he stopped in his tracks and he tried not to stare, when in walked an angel with long brown hair. he felt something more than the winter chill, when she walked up and said, "my name is Jill". he realized he had found the missing part, at such a young age she had stolen his heart. he knew that she was worth fighting for, because everyday he would wake up loving her more. in February on a night like this, they started their journey off with a kiss. they would climb to the top and sometimes slip and fall, but a love this strong could overcome all. nobody thought they would ever last, but one year, two years, then three years past. he knew she was someone he would never leave, so he decided to prove it on Christmas eve. so many times he perfectly rehearsed in his head, but he froze up and became speechless instead. even though he was as nervous as could be, he built up the courage and dropped to one knee. she knew what he was doing and she could barely stand, as he reached toward her and asked for her hand. she was so happy despite all his stress, but she gave him a permanent smile when she whispered, "yes". so they started planning to make everything great, and they settled on the perfect date. they decided the day that felt most right, would be on their anniversary of that february night. two years of planning was done at last, february 9th came so fast. friends and family all gathered around to witness the love that these two had found. he stood there waiting at the end of the aisle, with butterflies in his stomach he still tried to smile. then there she was at the chapel door, with her ivory dress dragging the floor. he was completely stunned by her elegant grace, an uncontrollable tear even ran down his face. as he stood there looking at the love of his life, he knew he was about to make his soul mate, his wife. they were making a pledge to always stay true, when they both leaned in and whispered, "i love you". their new life had just begun, as everyone witnessed two become one. everyone started celebrating as they awaited the newlyweds call, as they made their way down to the reception hall. when they came in everyone stopped to glance, as he took her in his arms and they started to dance. he realized during their first song, that even though they were so young, they still waited too long. while the music played they both could feel, that they were living proof that love was real. everything settled and they started their life, a new beginning of husband and wife. they adapted well to a marriage so new, with a love so fresh and a new home to go to. the first year married went by just as fast, as all six years that had already past. and still every day their love grows even more, and soon enough there might even be babies in store. but he just wants her to know.... he might not always be the man he could be, and he might not always be as romantic as he should be. He knows that this marriage is still at a start, but he promises never to stop loving her as long as there is still a beat in his heart. - bram johnson
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