A Love Poem From College

In an attempt to not become hoarders my wife and I have been cleaning out closets and pantries. It's amazing how easy it is to collect junk.  It's also amazing how hard it is to get rid of said junk.  It's been really hard for both of us to get rid of some things.  Things that we haven't used or seen in years. 

While cleaning out some old boxes my wife found a poem that I wrote her in college.  I was very nervous when I gave her this poem.  I wrote it, printed it on nice paper, and then framed it.  Monica is not the overly sappy type so I didn't know how she'd feel about it.  I think she liked/likes it.  I mean after all, it didn't end up in the junk pile. It's a little cheesy and embarrassing, but just in case you are curious here is what the poem says...

The Things I've Learned From Knowing You

I've learned so much from knowing you that words could not contain.

I am so blessed to be with you, and so thankful to be led your way.

I've learned about my selfish ways, oh how I don't deserve

To be lost inside your kindness and encouraged by your words.

I've learned about sacrifice and what it means to care.

I don't deserve your faithfulness, but still you remain there.

I did not deserve the cross of Christ so I guess it would be grace

To be given the ability to look upon your face.

Because beauty is a gift that God gave us to love.

It comes in different forms from the sea on the shore or a sunset above.

But to experience life's beauties I would not be complete

For I've seen the shore and sunset and their beauty cannot compete. 

I've learned so much from knowing you that you must be from above

Because the greatest thing that I have learned is the ability to love.