CAMELOT FANTASIES

When I wrote this poem my daddy was still alive. We lost him three years ago to cancer, and nine years after I wrote this, I wish I could say they had a story book marriage, but from what I remember it was Hell. I see my mom live with so much peace in her life now, but she still loves my daddy and always will, and even though he was mean she would take him back if only she could. In the end I realize my mom was not crazy to stay with my daddy all those years, she was merely unconditionally loving him until death did they part. She fulfilled her vows she made when she was that young innocent 16 yr old girl in love with the man of her dreams.

Married for Life

Two special people 40 years ago today
Stood up before god and vowed to remain
A couple for life
Through thick and through thin
A love that would last
A love that wouldn’t end

Tall dark and handsome
The boy of her dreams
The man she would love
And soon he’d agree

She knew before he did
One day they would marry
Although they were young
It must have been scary

Not a storybook love
But a love that grew strong
They had to work hard
They had to hold on

Hard times there were many
But the love would endure
Each test they would pass
Each day love grew more

Two little girls
The two of them had
Pam then Melissa
All females, poor Dad

Soon they would grow up
As all children do
Move out and get married
And have children too

My mom and My Dad
Now grandparents of three
Two boys and a girl
Alex, Ashley and Casey

Married for life on April 11, 1964
And now 40 years later
It’s 2004!
Happy Anniversary
Mom and Dad, We Love You!
Written By, Melissa Young 2004

thank you for sharing Melissa.



your mom is very special indeed.