First time I set eyes on her, she was dressed in black,
One look at her, and I knew I was on the right track,
Until I looked into her eyes, and she looked back into mine
Reality vanished, and everything in the world seemed fine
"You lucky idiot, you know that you won't get another chance"
Exquisite, beautiful, charming, kind, knows how to dance!
All that in a cute little package, what else can you ask for!
Rarely will such a girl walk into your life, and you want more?
So said my inner voice, as I continued to steal yet another glance!
And then I gathered up my courage, and said, what the hell
Go for it, pour out your heart, better learn how to hard-sell
One thing led to another, and we together rang the wedding bell!
Such was the start of this wonderful relationship,
Have to say, so far, it's been a really amazing trip
Evolving into what I hope will be a long partnership!
She "makes me want to be a better man"
As I steal a filmy line, like only I can,
I say to myself, I really can't believe my stars
Destiny, fortune or maybe the influence of Mars?
You already know how this tradition goes,
Every year, I write some mushy, sappy prose
Saves me the cost of getting her a pricey rose!
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PS: In a life filled with many ups and downs, one achievement of mine stands out. I charmed her enough to say Yes!