Poem: Watching (A Wedding Promise)

 

I've stood here watching

For so many long years now;

Watching as the world has changed,

Watching to keep myself changeless for you.

I've stood here watching,

Wondering when the day might come

That I could take your hand

And dance with you to life's gentle love song.

The thought leaves me breathless.

I've stood here watching,

Guarding the way to you heart,

Watching as each day passes on,

Watching so you'll know you're treasured.

I've stood here watching,

Wondering as the days have passed

At the legacy of love that we

Will leave to those who come behind us.

The thought leaves me breathless.

I'll stand here watching,

Standing strong as life's storms rage,

Watching for the troubles that life may bring;

Watching to keep you safe from harm.

I'll stand here watching,

Wondering, as the days roll on,

At how very blessed I've been

Walking through life with you beside me.

The thought leaves me breathless.

I'll stand here watching

As life carries us through the years,

Watching our legacy grow wise and strong,

Watching to keep our family anchored true.

I'll stand here watching,

Wondering, after the years have passed

And I'm left all alone,

At how much I've loved you with all my life.

The thought leaves me breathless.