Magic Photograph

by Ritzy Ritzhaupt 

When looking for a photo

The one I really want to see

I look deep inside, within my heart

Where you captured me

Remembering your loving ways

Warms my heart to overflowing

Giving me all the strength needed

To go on, being your one true love

Embracing our forty years together

And the romance that filled our lives

A beautiful part of our love

This makes you unforgettable

Savored as a long simmered soup

Bringing the nourishment needed

To withstand the lonely nights

The missing burns deep inside

But knowing, I was treasured beyond gold

Frees me to live this life all alone

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The Band Man

by "Ritzy" Arlene Ritzhaupt

Once there was a man that sang to me

He wasn't tall or handsome, he just romanced me.

He was beyond charming as he smiled and swayed,

He winked at me and made me feel warm as he sang away.

He sang to me of things I thought I'd never hear anyone say.

He told me he'd love me even if I were old and gray.

The little band he led played and played

They had tunes that are in my heart to stay.

I never knew this man until I saw him sway with that band.

As he sang, I knew he'd be the man that would always hold my hand.

You may ask how I found this man that played those tunes and sang so grand.

I heard his voice, followed the sound, to watch as he sang and romanced me with his band.

  

© 9/16/2010