covenant

A man of integrity, honor; gentle and kind

how I dreamed of the day, when God brought him to me

At 18 years old, a tad early I thought

a man stole my heart, my hand, my life

At age 21, a covenant made

We joined together, in all, not in some

to tarry here as long as He allows, as long as likes

Loving one another through trials

through joys, never to loose our way

With our faith rock solid, our determination doubled

We dance and we cry, whole or broken

together, we're a cord of three

not easily separated, not easily torn

We pray and we're humbled

built up and strengthened

Bruised in an instant, hot tears from words spilt

hearts unguarded, soft and tender to pain

Never to sleep though, before making amends

our Holy Spirit, a watch over our lips

In Him, quickly willing to forgive, to forget

To gently lift, to build, to support

allowing the Holy Spirit to flow through us

into each other and out through our children

How much He has taught us! How faithful is our God!

no matter our trial, tribulation or fear

In loyalty and honor and daily choices

this covenant of ours, will always be near,

on my heart, in my head, on my lips

My only one, may you always know

my commitment to you

Snuggled close, tender and loved

I'm surprised to not fear growing old

My hearts twin, my one true love by my side!

exploring great adventure, in stillness on our knees

in joy, in health, in sadness, in sickness

In health, I expected, but my heart skipped a beat

in sickness, a promise honored, your covenant was true

My man of integrity, how I will always trust you

reliable, sure, certain, determined...you are

and you are mine

How happy, how honored, how blessed, I am

to live this coventant with you