Blessed are they who

so decide to take their

vows in serious stride.

The commitment they

made is for eternity,

their love binding in

everlasting ecstasy.

Life's turbulence notwithstanding,

Their bonds through adversity

made stronger still, they have

achieved that inner peace and

happiness so elusive in married

bliss.

There is no wavering,

no nagging doubt; no

matter what vagaries

the future may hold,

it will be faced with

great determination,

fullness of heart, two

together as one, for

so it is written forevermore,

whether here on earth

or somewhere above.

HERBERT HOLZBAUER

ŠApril 1997