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A tiny little journal
Written in 1962
Told a brief story
Of a love so true.
About a young man and woman
With a love so great
It started at an early age
When they were eight.
From that moment on
His life was all about her
His one and only love
My mother.
Although the Army
At times kept them apart
He remained true to his girl
His childhood sweetheart.
Returning from a trip
To Kansas City
He could hardly wait
To see his girl so pretty.
Just to kiss her, love her
And hold her near
To forever whisper
In her ear.
Sharing a lifetime of love
They raised their children splendidly
Passing down values
Of pride, respect and integrity.
With each entry I read
It brought tears to my eyes
To see the love he had for Mother
Could never be denied.
He honored her in this book
In the most loving way
He signed his pages "The Kid"
She became Mrs. Gray.
© 1/9/14
