Anniversary Poem to our Parents

Russell hailed from Winsloe North

Florence grew up in Clyde River,

After spending many a night on Dizzy Block

A ring he soon would give her.

She spent some time in Boston

And worked for awhile in Toronto,

But it wasn’t long before he said

You better get back here pronto.

So one fine day in October

They joined hands and said “I do”,

And went on to start their future

With a love that was strong and true.

He worked for awhile at the “Packers”

But his heart was not really there,

It was the farm life that he wanted

And that good old country air.

They have grown a few potatoes

And milked a cow or two,

They worked on those 50 acres

Like no one else could do.

Six children they have raised

Whose lives they still share,

On happy days and sad ones

They are always there.

They also have some grandchildren

Of those they have nine,

They give countless hours of pleasure

They truly are sublime.

He has played a few card games

With his siblings and friends too,

She likes to chat awhile

Or share a joke with you.

They have travelled places near and far

Nova Scotia, down South and out West

But their hearts have truly shown

That PEI is the best.

You have loved, and lived and built a home

With pleasure and with pride,

Your biggest accomplishment has been

That you did it side by side.

A partnership like yours is rare

60 years you’ve been together,

You’ve always been a loving team

In sunny and stormy weather.

So Mom and Dad with great happiness

We celebrate with you this day,

And want to tell you from our hearts

That we love you in every way.

Happy Anniversary from your Children and Grandchildren

Written by Glenda Lane, 2011