16 Years

16 years
16 years of intertwined hearts
16 years of changing technology but unchanging love
16 years building a loving family
16 years working toward a long and prosperous future
16 years of shared stories and events
16 years of stolen moments
16 years of holidays
16 years means 5,840 days together
16 years that can't be erased (nor should they be)
16 years of arbitrary twisting and turning in sync
16 years means our relationship can drive
16 years of sharing everything possible
16 years of wondering why you'd stick with me
16 years of gratefulness that you have
16 years feels more like 16 minutes

To us, my love.


She glided softly down the stairs, only a slight whisper of material and a small click of heel on stair to announce her presence. He glanced up feeling the familiar rush at seeing her, undimmed by the passing years. At the bottom of the stairs he held out his arm, they headed down the hallway to the foyer where he casually draped a wrap over her shoulders. He opened the door and she smiled as she saw the driver holding open the door to a classic Bentley. "And where are we headed?" she asked. "Somewhere special." he answered quickly. He gently closed her door and nodded to the driver, "No reason to hurry. We have plenty of time prior to the reservations." "Very good sir."
He climbed into the backseat and picked up her hand. "I love you!" he whispered. "I know." she answered smiling slightly. As the car headed toward dinner they sat in a comfortable silence enjoying the time. When they pulled up in front of the restaurant she kissed his cheek and said, "I can't believe you remembered." "It's only been 16 years, hon." he answered. "To some, 16 years is a lifetime." "Yes, but to me, it's only a small step at the beginning."

I love you!
Between now and then til I see you again, I'll be loving you. Love, me