Happy Birthday, in free verse

Happy Birthday, to my wife
Happy Birthday, to her
Happy Birthday, to my love
Happy Birthday, I tried to bake a cake.

97

Happy 97 months to my wonderful, loving, and beautiful wife. No matter how frustrating the outside world is, I know I can come home after a long day and have you with me. I love you and adore you, and so happy we are together.

96

Today, eight years ago, I married the woman that I love, one who loves me more than I can fathom. I love her, and I'm so grateful that she came into my life.

I hope we will always be together. I hope I never disappoint her. I hope I can always be there for her. I hope I can still make her laugh. I hope we can continue to be there for each other when one of us needs comfort.

My wife truly is one of the best people I have ever met. No matter what kind of day I'm having, if I'm stalled out on writing, or just in one of my typical ennui fits, she understands. She knows when to prod me to action, so I don't fester on the couch. She knows when to console me, and she knows when to let me solve something on my own.

I love her, and today we celebrate eight years together. Looking back on it, I knew her for nearly five years before we were married. It's as if I never knew a life without her. And for that, I am in awe of her power and grace.

Happy anniversary, my love.

95

To my love, today is our 95-month anniversary. I told you this as we woke up, nuzzled in bed this morning. I love moments like this, so enclosed and at peace. I love and adore you, and I hope we always have times like this.

Next month, we will be at 96 months, or eight years. It seems I have known you forever. I do not want to know life before you.

94

For my love, a happy 94 months of being married and in love. I cannot and do not want to imagine life without you. I love you, I adore you, and I know we were meant to be together since we align perfectly when we hold each other.