MY WIFE SAID…

(In so many words…can be sung to the tune of The Yellow Rose of Texas!)

 

I’ve known my Jonathan for years,

Since nineteen eighty-eight…

He’s always helped me face my fears

Though sometimes they were great,

We made a promise under God

To always live for Him…

Although living’s not easy

God has filled it to the brim!

–

I love my Jonathan because

He never has walked out,

Although he can get frustrated

Enough to loudly shout…

But he quickly apologizes

For making a scene

And though he sometimes gets upset…

He never has been mean!

–

He pushes himself often

And sleeps whene’er he can,

I try not to disturb him

Unless I’m in a jam…

He loves me more than anyone

Except for his Lord,

He studies Bible on his own

And keeps his faith assured!

–

Many times he’s put me first

And I get the last cup,

Of coffee or of soda…

If it’s flat he drinks it up;

He does most of the cooking

But sometimes I surprise

Him with dinner ready,

To light up his weary eyes!

–

We work together at the chores

To keep our apartment clean,

We’re always sorting papers

And keeping bills where they are seen…

We’ve rearranged the furniture

So often I can tell

From his expression when the changes

Don’t work out so well!

–

My Jonathan–a “gift of God”—

Or so his name means,

Puts me first in nearly everything…

Fulfilling all my dreams;

He should take better care

Of himself and not just me…

I want us together for the Rapture,

In love eternally!

 

–Jonathan Caswell

(My wife said it!)