Preciousmost of all gems that miners seeK,
Ever esteemed for their bright elegancE,
Glitter unchanging – as sang LoreleI –
Gladly we name “Diamond” this bright feasT –,
Years since their wedding day – three score, in trutH.
Kindred and friends hail loving fellowshiP,
Extol youth’s love, ripened to years maturE.
In wartime danger was their love’s beginninG;
Through six long decades that love, ever-flowerinG,
Has blessed their lives with joyful harmonY.
Precious such love – in tempest, a sure arK ,
Eden reborn, each day, each year, each decadE;
Gone sixty years since wedding day’s confettI,
Glittering diamonds now fletch Cupid’s darT…
Yes, this love shines as brilliantly as in youtH.
Kind Jesus, Who to fill a marriage cuP
Empty too soon, turned water into winE,
In this bright hour we thank Thee for Thy blessinG
To them bestowed: love constant and unchanginG.
Holy, indeed, is such true matrimonY.





its a good think peggy an keith had the same number of letters














19 old applause
