It seems it was only yesterday that we first met br Amidst the turbulent years of our courtship time br When the enemies were lurking all around and set br To pounce upon us with bullets humming rhyme. br Thus with insurmountable odds we were beset. br In spite of the seemingly incredible vicissitude br We managed to paddle our canoe in the stormy sea br Imploring to the Divine Providence His beatitude br That the cross we are carrying be lightened as can be br And in many ways we shall show our gratitude. br But must you go and say good-bye br On the day we shall renew old vows. br Leaving me in tears and grieving through the years, br Longing for the love we always shared. br Darling, for your sake, I'll try to be brave br To ease the pain 'till only loving memories remain.br br Kaye B.