Stronger Stuff

Amazing that we said “I do”

so long ago, before we knew…

 

In youth, our love, it shined like gold ~

it looked so good, but would it hold?

 

Real love is not gold in the least,

the shine, in time, will be decreased

 

Titanium is stronger stuff,

not much sparkle, it handles the tough

 

Once the glitter has departed

love is not gold, but titanium-hearted

Author's Note

Today is our wedding anniversary. I think about how little we knew then, 21 years ago... and how much there is to learn, still...

Reviews

[Jennifer Gladen]

Happy anniversary to you and your hubby. Very true words.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you :)

[Cassie]

Wow!!!! 21 years ago, and you still look so young...Happy belated anniversary

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Love keeps me young, I guess... that, and spending all day with seventh graders! Thank you, Cassie!

[Rain Washes My Soul]

This one is very touching, in a way I cannot describe. Your word choice is as powerful as in your other work. I enjoy your use of the term 'titanium-hearted'.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Rain - I'd rather have a heart of titanium than a heart of gold... :)

[Rain Washes My Soul]

:) Well said.

[Baby Ricochet]

This is a brilliant piece on commitment. Outstanding work Rita

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Mark!

[Michael G. Smith]

I have to respectively disagree. I think it's gold to me. Lol Sixteen years later and I am still falling in love with she and her name is miracles (Milagros).

[Rita L. Sev]

As long as it is precious to you, that's what matters! :)

[Michael G. Smith]

It's going to be over 100 degrees today here in Florida!!

[icelandicblue]

I like this very much, mainly because it is so very true.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Blue... yes, it is...

[s y e]

Happy belated Anniversary Rita -- It's great to see people still very much in love after 21 years. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Noodle! We look forward to every day together!

[Frieda P]

Belated Happy Anniversary Rita ...this is what true love is all about, the test of time. You've pen'd some great sentiments from your titanium heart here, hope your special day was lovely.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Frieda. It's been quite a ride so far! :)

[Eddie Phillips]

Such a sweet poem. I have known my wife since we were kids (5 years old) and I love her as much as I did then. Loved the poem and the message.

[Rita L. Sev]

Wow! I always say that my husband and I "grew up" together; in your case, you really did! Thanks Eddie!

[kublakhan27]

Very cute but profound too...I always thought that the best relationships are those in which you DON'T stop learning from each other...when you think you know everything there is to know about your partner, things are not quite the same...nice work my friend :)

[Rita L. Sev]

That's a great point. Thank you, K. :)

[kublakhan27]

Always a pleasure Rita :)