Day 26: Silver Anniversary

For my Aunt Mona and Uncle David. Today. :-) I could, I suppose, make this more generic, but this one is for THEM.

Silver Anniversary: For Mona and David
By Batsheva 12/27/09

Silver's not a very precious metal
Not compared to gold
Or platinum. They're both much
More expensive. So I'm told.

So I don't know why it's silver
They call 25 years of love
Between two who fit together
Like a hand within a glove

Two folks who raised 3 children
(The youngest's not quite done)
And of the three, it's hard to see
A flaw in any one.
Each is brilliant, thoughtful, kind,
Well-mannered with great grades
The kind of offspring for which
Any decent parent prays.
But gifts like those don't come
Wrapped up all neatly with a bow
They take lots of love and effort
From the parents, and I know
That the two of you have been there
For your kids in every way
And the love you share for them
And for each other every day
Is what makes you all just
Who you are, as anyone can see
A beautiful, exquisite
Truly happy family.

I don't mean to sound like this
Is an attempt to idealize
The nature of your family.
It's not wise to idolize.

I know you must have had some trouble
Just as every couple does
But for the life of me, I've no idea
Exactly what it was.

But whate'er it was, I'm certain
That you worked it out together
With love and understanding
Regardless of the weather.

You're an amazing couple
Who have always stood your ground
Together,
And forever
That's why wedding bands are round

And so I say, as metaphors go
This "silver" just falls flat.
25 years and a happy family
What could be more precious than that?

Happy Anniversary!