Ours is not a Fairy Tale
by Marie Elena
He’s not Prince Charming – nor I, Snow White.
He’s loved me, not as spell-bound knight
in dreamy woodland’s moon-spilled light,
nor magic-carpet star-strewn flight.
A quiet man who’s loved me through
the ugliness real life can brew.
No fairy tale – More trials in queue,
This noble man fulfills “I do.”
© Marie Elena Good, 2016
Happy 25th, Keith. Though ours is not a fairy tale love, it’s far deeper than enchanted storybook romance. I love you and thank God many times per day for you.
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Congratulations, Marie & Keith. What a stunning poem and present.
Thank you!
What’s left to say? Your poem is beautiful and showcases a heaven made relationship.
Thank you so much, Debi!
Awe beautiful and a treasure beyond any fairy tale…Hapoy Anniversary!! Hugs!!!
Aww! Thanks so much, Kath! ❤
Love this so very much!
Happy Anniversary to you both! ♡♡
Thank you!
♥ True Love isn’t made of fairy tales…beautiful, Marie.
Amen. Hugs to you! ❤
Sweet!! A beautiful piece, Marie! Congrats to you both — and many, many ‘magical’ years to come. ❤
Thank you my friend!
Amazing — you, the poem, the relationship. Congratulations! 🌺
Thank you, Nurit! So kind and generous, as always! ❤
This is perfect—well written, short, and to the point.
Thank you Sheryl!
Oh Marie – I love this poem – it resonates so beautifully and deeply – I think you have written something both deeply personal and universally appealing as well ❤️❤️ Happy Anniversary ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Pearl! Your words are lovely and humbling. ❤
Marie, I am so touched by this. And charmed. Your use of the word “brew” – wonderful. This life is so difficult (or else we wouldn’t long for heaven)…but a good man makes it sweet. And you, my friend, are no needing-rescued princess, but a strong, amazing woman of God EQUAL. You are both blessed. Happy Anniversary.
Thank you so much. You humble me. You know I feel the same way about you, De. And I must say I am, well CHARMED by your use of “charmed.” 😉 ❤