Sixty four years together
They shared the same bed
Word cross over breakfast
Reliving memories they lived
Discussing menus and appointments
Shuffling cross the floors
Doing dishes and laundry
Small tasks, jobs and chores
Romance found in mundane
Until they shared their last
Wonderful love lessons from mom and dad
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (13)
So Beautifully said. Nicely Done!! Perhaps love changes as you get older, but perhaps it is like a fine wine.
So sweet. ⚡💙⚡
I loved this one. That quiet, mundane love is something to chase after and you've written it beautifully!
Nicely put, Kelli. Love definitely changes as you get older. Things that really matter are based on respect and companionship
a beautiful tale of true and lasting love. Well done.
This is absolutely beautiful and something I can relate to. 64 years - that should teach people how to live and love. Beautifully Done!!
So beautiful and tender! Sounds like they imparted some good lessons in the way they lived life together!
This is so sweet, great work, Kelli!
Beautiful. Sharing of the small things in life strengthens the bonds as well as sharing the large.
This is so warm and tender—love woven into everyday life. A quiet, beautiful kind of devotion. What a lovely tribute!
Touching & Beautiful Kelli! 💕
Such a sweet, tender love <3
That they are, & greatly to be treasured.