Until My Dying Day

Today is Day 23 of National Poetry Month. I dedicate today's poem to my husband. 

Until My Dying Day

By Candace Shultz

Thank you for your morning kisses

And the kisses before you leave.

Thank you for all the cuddles

And the hugs that I receive.

Thank you for cooking all the meals,

For tasty popcorn too.

Thank you for making the bed

Because I rarely do.

Thank you for working hard

Each and every day,

For the house and food and luxuries

Supported by your pay. 

Thank you for encouraging me

To be a better writer.

Your words of praise and appreciation

Make my dreams burn brighter.

Thank you for your optimism

Even in times of stress.

When I want to cry, you make me laugh.

You make me feel blessed.

Thank you for the precious gift

Of our darling daughter Lily,

For loving her and teaching her

And for being silly. 

Thank you for being you.

There's nothing I would change.

I love you for who you are

Even though you're strange.

And when we get old and gray

I know what I will say:

I love you now and forever

Until my dying day.