Through these years that away have flown
Two bits of wisdom I call my own
If couples would just heed to this
Theirs will be sweet wedded bliss
Wives dear so sweet and true
This advice is just for you
Of love and respect will many speak
And this is fine for you to seek
But to keep sweet love delicious
Don’t ever try to take the precious*
And husbands stand brave and bold
To keep love strong that won’t grow cold
Commit and cherish to the end
Is great truth heard from all your friends
But to drink deep from love’s pure cup
Don’t ever leave the toilet seat up
August, 2004
*in our family, the TV remote is fondly referred to as Gollum’s precious
