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Once more the Anniversary, as time goes by,
The first one, oh! so distant in the bygone days;
Partners then and partners now—
How I’ve loved your fetching ways.
Why visit ancient monuments
When we ourselves are one,
To a long and happy marriage
And love — the best prize ever won.
Our country walks, whatever land,
Must be restricted now;
We console ourselves with London,
To my city guide I bow.
A simple life we both enjoy,
Looking forward to to‑morrow;
We all know it never comes —
So why should we have sorrow?
All these years and still you care,
Do I deserve such grace?
I try is all that I can say,
Though I cannot keep your pace.
— P.T.O. —
Our peaceful Sunday morning jaunts
Are a highlight of my week;
We vary them as much we can,
Usually finding what we seek.
The value of the goods I own
Is little — and yours too;
I envy few and still consider
I’m rich whilst I have you.
10/9/83. Mike.
The first one, oh! so distant in the bygone days;
Partners then and partners now—
How I’ve loved your fetching ways.
Why visit ancient monuments
When we ourselves are one,
To a long and happy marriage
And love — the best prize ever won.
Our country walks, whatever land,
Must be restricted now;
We console ourselves with London,
To my city guide I bow.
A simple life we both enjoy,
Looking forward to to‑morrow;
We all know it never comes —
So why should we have sorrow?
All these years and still you care,
Do I deserve such grace?
I try is all that I can say,
Though I cannot keep your pace.
— P.T.O. —
Our peaceful Sunday morning jaunts
Are a highlight of my week;
We vary them as much we can,
Usually finding what we seek.
The value of the goods I own
Is little — and yours too;
I envy few and still consider
I’m rich whilst I have you.
10/9/83. Mike.
