As I contemplate Valentine’s Day from one year to the next
I’m so awed by the changes you could say I’m perplexed
It feels like my life took the stage – what a play!
With contrasting scene changes – night into day
From a bachelor foraging cupboards so lean
To a wife who loves cooking me tasty cuisine
From a big empty bed where I felt so forlorn
To your exquisite visage and body so warm
From a critical pessimist, broken and burned
To a joyous testament that that love’s not just a word
From a lonely man wondering why others would leave me
To a satisfied husband who knows you believe me
When I hold you and express my love, face to face
I’m so relieved… that was not always the case
My confidence was so shaky it made Cupid miss
But now I don’t go one night without a hug and a kiss
When before I was stunted and misunderstood
Now my love communicates ever so good
I was stagnant, not growing, in doubt-ridden mire
But you’ve given me reason to strive higher and higher
From years wasted wishing for someone to care for
To a love-life we both have – finally! – and therefore
For once I’ll enjoy Valentine’s with a smile on my face
You’ve given me meaning, hope, laughter, and grace
While last year I did not even know you were there
This year you are this Valentine’s answer to prayer!
To my loving wife on our first Valentine’s Day together,
With true love, always and forever,
Your devoted husband, Royce
2/14/07
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