An unfinished work of art

Yesterday an old friend of mine posted wedding pictures on Facebook

A young couple and their wedding party...so I thought I’d take a look.

Turns out I was in their wedding and though I don’t remember the exact date

They’ve been married 40 years...so congratulations Greg and Kate.

40 years together you two deserve to celebrate

And knowing Greg like I do, my hat is off to Kate.

The years have been a little tough on Greg, but Kate this you should know

You’re as beautiful today as you were those 40 years ago!

Of course with Greg around I’m sure you’re aware of that

Perhaps it’s being married to him....but my guess...it was that hat!

When I first saw those wedding pictures I had to look again

That can’t be me I thought to myself I have hair and I’m so thin.

And I can’t believe I ever wore a tux that bold and loud

Why, as Beth so kindly pointed out, I’d make John Denver proud.

We all grew up together and though our paths split us apart

I’ve looked upon your marriage as an unfinished work of art.

There is beauty in the old photographs it certainly does appear

But the life you’ve painted together grows more beautiful each year.

You’ve taken that initial painting and brushed in family and friends

And there’s no telling where or when your masterpiece will end.

May you last another 40 years and here’s a thought I must impart

The beauty of your marriage is in your unfinished work of art.