Forty five years have gone by like a blink of an eye yet I’ll always remember the 12th of November.

When you walked down the aisle with a radiant smile, we’ve been through some sadness and sorrow but with God’s love there is always tomorrow.

Looking back at all the memories we’ve had more than our share of life’s victories.

God’s protection has always been there as he’s cradled us with loving care,

Our worldly possessions will one day lose their luster and memories of our lives will fade away.

But we will leave this world with one legacy–Our children will be an honor of our memory.

You’ve had the silver and now you have the gold

It’s our fiftieth anniversary so we’re told

So break out the champagne and light out the skies

Now hurry it up, you know how time flies

Hey Bob Dierberg look alive!

Put on your dancing shoes, let’s see you jive!

Sharon you made such a beautiful bride

Your loving husband was bursting with pride

As you stood at the altar and took your vows

There were tears of joy in both mothers’ eyes

Who knows what fate tomorrow will bring

So lift your glasses high and let us sing

Happy anniversary and to many more

And this time next year we’ll have an encore!

Your Baltimore buddies, Kitsa and Bob

There is no greater treasure that I can give to you than the love within my heart

But I already gave you that from the very start

So this but a small reminder of that glorious day in November when we gave our vows of eternal love 

As they were witnessed by the Lord above

Each year on the 12th of November I boldly rejoice

I thank the Lord we made the right choice

We laughed, we sang, and we cried

There’s been triumph and trail, but all in all it’s been a great ride

Someday when the curtain of my life begins to close and my time has come to leave

But there will be no need to grieve for I had a good life

But most of all I had a wonderful wife

Pick up the phone and dial that number

H-A-6-2-3-7-9

Pick you up in about an hour

Anywhere we go will be just fine

Oh dear God I’m falling deep

Can’t even get a good night’s sleep

The web of love has captured me

There is no way I’ll be set free

But I don’t care about the state I’m in

I’m happier than I’ve ever been

This love is like a strong addiction

I’m lucky to suffer from this affliction

May laughter drown your sorrows

And joy overcome any pain

Let your heart guide your tomorrows

And the love that resides there remain

And may happiness surround you as far as your eyes can see

But always remember that life is what you alone can make it to be

So lift your glasses high and repeat after me

May God grant us health and prosperity

With enduring love and longevity

Drink a toast to the past

Give a kiss for tomorrow

May your love everlast

And be a stranger to sorrow

This was written for Bob and Sharon Dierberg on their 30th wedding anniversary

One the first mistake one can excuse

But repeated often does not amuse

So be careful with each step you take

And be wary of the consequences that you make

Do not take advantage of my gently nature

For that too has it limitations

Exceed them and I can most assure

That my wrath will be beyond expectation

So when you make a promise

Be sure that you are sincere

Because a smile and a kiss

Do not always dry a tear

This was written at Towson Mall while impatiently waiting for my wife and daughter

The warmth of your kiss in the wintery cold

Kindles my heart to the passions untold

Then the spring appears with magnificent splendor

And bookends my soul to you I surrender

Through warm summer night with moonlight skies

We gaze at each other with heavenly sighs

Sood autumn appears with its golden hues

Only to strengthen my love for you

The season of time in the turn disappear

But the seasons of love will always be here