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I can find an innovative way of celebrating wedding anniversary! Appreciated the lovely spirit of togetherness reflected here in this wonderful poem. Full marks!

This is a beautiful expression of marital love! Storms may threaten to capsize the boat of life....! Tragic occurrences may tear our hearts apart! Disease and illness may take away our sleep, but the thought that there is a shoulder to lean on and share the sorrows and joys of life together is the greatest consolation one can ever have.....! May both of you grow stronger and happier in each other's company!

Aaaahhhh Susan, what you share in this poem...that is living! A perfect 10.

Such beauty, such wonderous beauty is found in the arms of gentle love, from earth and from above.

I like thinking of a prayer as a chain. How can transitory, finite beings orient themselves towards the infinite? Each prayerful hour is a step toward a steady, sustaining connection. Heaven reveals itself in the impulse toward taking that next step.

Its been awhile since I have read your work, but it still has the same emotional resonance, more so then this work. Yours is a Love of Spiritual Survival, that transcends to greater heights. I pray that you both you and your husband know it for decades to come.

This is one of those poems where the words are etched from the writers psyche, and instantly pulls anyone long after they have read it. I don't know the pain that you or your husband have gone through, I can only offer my best wishes, and hope for the best, and pray that you, and he may know peace.

I don't really have anything to say, and maybe not commenting on this was better, but all I can say is that my heart goes out to you. It reminded me of a personal tragedy that took place in 2014. These incidents really hit us. Love and peace dear Susan, and a big hug. Stay safe, and even as an atheist, I pray to God, if he's there, for you and your family. Amen.

Wish you a happy and lovely conjugal life, may God bless you and your family with health, happiness and prosperity!

Susan, I strongly believe in the power of prayer. Through prayer, I have witnessed a number of miracles in mine own life. I have been praying for Tammy and will continue to do so. In addition, I shall meditate for her return to excellent health. Both the poem and your notes deeply moved me.

Sad note! ! But, we have each other along the line. Thanks for sharing this poem with us. Hold on positive morals.

I understand this is a very personal poem. I hope Tammy is up and running now. Good wishes and prayers from my side...

A tower may be A symbol of pride But this tower Is one of humbleness Made of wisdom-brick. Madam so nice poem thanks 10((++++±+++++++

Hey, Susan! I’m visiting your poems this morning and chose this one because it’s the nominal first day of spring my favorite season. And then I started reading and saw it’s your anniversary which would have been the anniversary for my wife and me had we not decided to shorten the wait time. Then, and most importantly, I saw your explanatory notes. How is Tammy doing? (As it happens I have a sister Tamara; she sometimes went as Tammy but mostly as Tam.) -Glen

I am so sorry by going through this heart rending poem and Poet's note. May God listen our prayer and your petition for which your daughter Tammy would come round soon from cancer. Don't worry, I wish your happy wedding anniversary. Thank u for sharing.

Beautiful poem Susan. God bless your daughter to recover from illness and hope she is doing fine now.

Just lit a candle for you and your family dear Susan You will not fall between the cracks this loving Universe has got your back. You are held my friend and all is well. I know you have a deep faith and I can see through your poetry the depths of that trust and love. You inspire me Susan.

Oh my goodness, the shock, my heart leapt in my chest. Although I acknowledge the date you had submitted this poem. I am praying and so hopeful that your daughter is well now. Love & light...Simone

This crisis has passed but the truth of the poem shines brightly still. I found it especially moving, wrenching really, because I'm a divorcee and I had nourished my wounded marriage as long as I could because I believe in that very aspect of marriage your poem celebrates. But I still believe in marriage, my personal experience iof a collapsed relatuinship cannot diminish my faith in it. But your poem certainly adds strength to my faith.

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear this news, What a dark time you must all be going through. I wish you wisdom and strength in coping with Tammy's illness. Cancer can be beaten. Try to keep ever positive and hopeful.