to an awesome guy

I am married to an awesome guy.

Last Valentines Day he came in after his post work shower to find me slaving over a graphic job in my studio.  "Do you have time to stop for a while?"

I growled that the job had grown and the person was coming later that evening to pick it up.  Kindly, he said "What can I do?" and got to work helping me.

Later, after the person told me she'd forgotten that this was Valentines Day and she'd just get it tomorrow, I learned that Louis had bought tickets to a special dinner for us.  He was kind about it as I ranted.  I felt horrible - on all counts.  I sat by my computer feeling sad, ashamed, frustrated, tired and began to write.  I thought I'd share it here.

While I serve others, you come up short

as I neglect so many things

But you are always a good sport

and take with patience what life brings.

I love you so and never mean

to slight, ignore or turn away

And still I take on more it seems

Each time we face a special day.

So thank you for the grace you give

While I complete just one more thing

And in the future as we live

Perhaps some joy for you I’ll bring

So for today, I work and wish

That I was freer for some task-

Brownies, meatloaf, chocolate gifts-

To give you more while less I ask.

The picture was taken in North Carolina by one of my daughters.  I cropped it.