He Is From ...

This, the eve of my husband's 44th birthday, is a good time to re-post a poem I wrote for him a few years back. Happy birthday, Honey-Bunny.  I adore you and then some.  

He is from ...

Being wanted and chosen,

Hard working hands,

Steady love,

And a lava jumping little sister

Whom he adores

More than he lets on.

He is from ...

Wheelbarrows without tires

With heavy loads,

Tractors for transportation

To buy candy from the country store,

Boyhood shenanigans,

And Atari with a good re-taping job

Under the Christmas tree.

He is ...

A proud father of sons

Born to him,

And of daughters

Lovingly grafted in,

He is "Bonus Dad"

And an honored example

To more than he is aware.

He is ...

A faithful soldier

In the fight for stability,

And the Captain of the Guard

Of my heart.

He is exceedingly, abundantly, more

Than my best imaginations.

This is Todd ...

Steady, good-natured, generous,

And fun-loving.

His life is an offering

To those he loves,

And his God.

A work in progress,

Always with purpose,

He is blessed by his Creator.

He's got what it takes.

KCR

2010

"The Captain of the Guard of My Heart"  :)