To list what drew me in

I might have mentioned blazing eyes,

Strong hands, a playful grin

In early years, the words and deeds

That made my heart expand

Were flourished with romantic whim

Splendid, superb, and grand

Each year I find that I have grown

Vain dreams no more hold sway

The list of traits I cherish now

By far is more blasé

I love your eyes, your hands, your smile

Your every word and deed

But most of all I love the way

You nurture family need

I love the way you’re not afraid

To sit down on the floor

And have a little tea party

With daughters you adore

Who’d guess a grocery-shopping list

Would make a woman swoon?

But when you think to author one

I sing a different tune

And yet you still bring to my life

Much romance and affection

There’s nothing more that I could want

You’re marital perfection