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THE ANNIVERSARY
The old couple rises early from bed
For this is their special day
Fifty happy years shared as man and wife
Their anniversay is today
She presses her newest gingham dress
He brushes his Sunday suit
Their children and friends will soon arrive
He smiles as he pulls on a boot
He hurriedly does his morning chores
As she prepares breakfast
The morning sun is just appearing
And summer's warm spell is cast
Early morning tasks were now complete
They donned their Sunday best
Then moved out on a front porch swing
Like two children they laughed in jest
Together in the wam morning breezes
They smiled and dreamed of the past
He grinned as she shed joyful tears
Forever he wished it could last
The sun moves higher in the sky
Still no family or guest appear
Their plan must be one to suprise
As the mid-day hour is near
The noon hour arrives with no delays
Then passes without interruption
They slowly search each others face
Was it something they'd said or done
The old man slowly enters the house
He returns the suit to it's hanger
Lovingly he smiles to his wife
Her pain fills him with anger
His eyes meet hers from across the room
A tear slips down her cheek
The joys of morning have faded now
The old woman feels tired and weak
Some things in life pass unnoticed
And other with great fanfare
Now the old couple fully understands
Sometimes they just don't care
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