When silver frosts adorn your noble brow,
And time has etched its map upon your face,
Beside you still, I make this solemn vow:
To find in every line a deeper grace.
Like ancient oaks that twine their roots below,
While storms may strip the verdant leaves above,
So shall we stand, and let the seasons go,
Bound by the iron strength of quiet love.
The wild and restless tides of youth must cease,
To leave a mirror on the ocean floor;
We sail into the golden bay of peace,
Two weary vessels resting on the shore.
Fear not the waning of the earthly light,
For in your gaze, the constant stars remain;
We walk together through the coming night,
Where love endures, sovereign over pain.
Drawing inspiration from the Romantic tradition, this piece reflects on the serenity found in enduring companionship. It suggests that the beauty of a shared life lies not in preserving youth, but in the majestic resilience of a bond that has weathered every season.
