A Second Honeymoon (to my wife)

I was out upon the ocean

on those waters deep and wide

watching pretty pearly ripples

as they seemed to pass me by.

I was sitting there reflecting

on the mystery of the sea

above bright stars were shining

to complete the lovely scene.

Close beside me sat my sweetheart

in my arms I held her tight

‘tis a rendezvous we’re keeping

for all those years of wedded life.

Her hair has turned to silver

like the silver of the sea

her voice is more melodious

as she softly speaks to me.

Soon this life will be completed

and in heaven we will be

we will always be just sweethearts

in that realm beyond the sea.

-Gordon Bower

October 01, 1961