A COUPLE IN WHITE

 On a remote part of the beach we walk as the sun was bowing to the night

we happened upon a young couple having their picture taken…

A young couple dressed in white.

We smiled as we held each other’s hand…not too softly…not too tight.

remembering a day…over 30 years ago…

when we were that couple dressed in white.

And even though we are 30 years older and our hair is a lot more grey

I remember the feeling…

I remember that moment

as if it were yesterday.

As my mind wandered back to the couple in white

I saw her happiness bring her to tears

and I secretly wished they will be as happy

as we’ve been these past 30 years.

And I wanted to say to this couple in white

In their marriage…the older they grow

to be honest

to be kind

to be loving

to hold hands…and to never let go.

And if you’re lucky in 30 years you might be walking on this very beach

ss the sun once again bows to the night

and you might happen upon a young couple having their picture taken…

A young couple dressed in white.

And you’ll hold each other’s hand and you’ll smile…as older couples do

remembering a time…30 years ago…

when that young couple in white…was you.