Melissa's Birthday

I wrote this on the occasion of my wife's birthday. I don't claim to be Shelley, but here goes.

Thirty Years Ago

Oh, that we would have met
thirty years ago.
We could have then been sweethearts
and watched each other grow.
To see each passing day as
a gift from God above.
Growing in grace and knowledge
and in the wonder of His love.
We could have gone to dances
and other such occasions.
Helping to shield each other
from life’s careless abrasions..
We could have shared each others triumphs
as well as all the sorrows.
Though yesterdays were sad
there’s always the tomorrows.
You’re certainly a gift from God
I thank Him for every day.
I know that I’ve enjoyed the time we’ve spent
up till this very day.
I have but one regret
and I’ll say it once again.
Oh, that we would have met
thirty years ago.