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A Blessing

A star shines in the darkness
Bringing order and light
To a lonely world that lingered
In a long and frigid night

This star shines constant and true
Ne’er changing in its course
Leading souls back home
Like a gentle, impelling force

Across the vastness of the sky
This light continues to shine
Ordering the chaos
Bringing everything in line

This star, however,
Is not above our head
It shines in your eyes
And in the words you’ve said

Your countenance shines
Like a brilliant star
Giving us your light
Whether near or far

In your eyes I see
The power of your spirit
In your voice is a blessing
Whenever I hear it

So you are my blessing
My love, my life
Thank you forever
For being my wife

This is only the beginning! What fun!
We will eternally live together as one!

I love you. Happy birthday!

Comments

LivingstonClan said…
Awww Bill! Such a sweetie! I don't think Mike would ever/could ever write me a poem. Hope you take her out somewhere nice too! Happy Birthday Young Shin!
April 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Jeanette said…
Happy (late) birthday Young Shin!
May 1, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Joy and Dennis said…
Wow, Bill. I am assuming you wrote this beautiful tribute to your lovely wife. Man, you have many talents!
May the Lord continue to bless those talents and help you acquire many more to bless your family and others.
May 7, 2009 at 8:59 AM
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