Poem Written to My Husband

By Fawn Weaver on Tuesday, December 20, 2011

I wrote this poem for my husband, Keith, a few months before we were married.  We will be celebrating 8 years of marriage in just a few days so as I look back at these words, I am reminded of how wonderful he was and how amazing he still is today.

Marriage is what we make of it.  Our thoughts and words dictate so much of our life, (“As a man thinketh…”), and when we know that and begin to speak positive words about our marriage, life and husband, we find that what we have spoken turns out to be exactly what we have lived.  

Our words and thoughts have more power than we give credit.  That’s why this Club was founded.  To change the conversation surrounding marriage from negative to positive.  Keith and I determined from day one we would have a wonderful marriage.  And we’ve lived exactly what we believed (and continue to believe).  Our marriage has been just as we prayed it would be.

Still
Leaves in the fall
Winds that have ceased
Rain that cries no more
Snow on a mountain
Dew covered grass
Water in a vase
An orchid in full bloom
Morning rays of sunlight
Painted colors of a sunset
A butterfly in her cocoon
A swan in the lake
Two lovers dancing in the night
A million stars without form
A little boy resting
A little girl praying
The eye of the storm
Wherever you are
Wherever you will be
My still point in a turning world

In the eye of the storm there is always calm. A happy marriage doesn’t mean you won’t face challenges. It means when the tough times arise, you determine to take refuge in each other – in the center of it all – where you can bond, find peace, and overcome adversity…together.

Until tomorrow…make it a great day!

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Fawn Weaver is the USA Today® and New York Times® bestselling author of Happy Wives Club: One Woman's Worldwide Search for the Secrets of a Great Marriage, adopting the same name as the Club she founded in 2010. The Happy Wives Club community has grown to include more than 900,000 women in over 110 countries around the world. When she’s not blogging or working on her next project, she's happily doting over her husband of nearly eleven years, Keith.

 

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  • http://Www.hopefulfuture.blogspot.com Paula

    Such a beautiful poem! I'm impressed :)

    I love how you talk about both of you making the decision to have a happy marriage and stick it out together when it's hard. I think that is so important but often overlooked in our society that bases more on feelings than commitment. Thanks for being a voice of encouragement and truth to marriages :)

  • http://www.thesefiveofmineplustwo.net Kasey

    Beautiful, Fawn!!!! Your commitment to your marriage inspires me more than you know!!

  • Fawn Weaver

    @Kasey- Yeah!! Whenever I think about becoming a marriage counselor, like my parents, I always remind myself that I'm a much better cheerleader. I'm a marriage advocate and my hope is that great marriages will inspire more great marriages until we're no longer fixated on divorce rates but rather how wonderful marriage can be. @Paula- Thank you so much! With his 40th bday coming up in a couple days, I want to write another poem for him but I need to carve out the downtime. I hope I can :) .

  • http://www.faithfilledfoodformoms.com shari lynne

    that is precious Fawn :)
    Blessings to you and your hubby!

  • http://evenminds.com Jason Anthony

    Very thoughtful, Fawn. Congrats on your 8 year anniversary! Jason

  • Fawn Weaver

    Thanks, Shari & Jason! I appreciate you both stopping by and taking the time to leave a note. It's so appreciated :) .

  • http://myraysofsunshine.com Faith – My Rays of Sunshine

    "A happy marriage doesn't mean you won't face challenges." Too many couples give-up too easily when they face challenges. Instead, they should work through the challenges and grow stronger – together.

    Happy 8th Anniversary!

  • Katie

    So true. A strong marriage is 100% about choosing to make it so. Love this!

  • Fawn Weaver

    Exactly, Faith. So true! @Katie- If only that message could reach the masses. It's about a choice. Thank you a ton for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I know I sound like a broken record but I truly appreciate it :) .

  • sarah mallari bucu

    happy 8th anniversary fawn. you're husband is indeed lucky to have you as his wife.

  • http://www.hiddenvalleysimplicity.com Melissa

    That. is. beautiful.

  • http://www.thegiveawaytree.blogspot.com Erin

    Congratulations on your eighth anniversary! Your poem is touching and beautiful and I hope you can find the time to write him another poem-your talent is expressed from a happy heart.

  • http://mybavarianlife.blogspot.com Marianne

    Happy Anniversary to you and your husband! What a beautiful poem, thanks for sharing with us. I truly admire & love your commitment to marriage. It is so very refreshing to see in this day and age. I am very new to your blog, and am enjoying reading the inspiration you send forth through your talented words. Thankyou.

  • http://thelonghaulproject.com Melissa

    What a great post. Could not agree more with the sentiment about what happy marriage really means. Hope you have a happy anniversary and thanks for keeping us inspired!

  • Fawn Weaver

    Thanks you so much, Marianne & Melissa! It's inspiring to me to hear comments like these so thank you. Thank you for joining in on the conversation. I appreciate you.