You Were My Anchor

Lovely you looked in the white wedding dress

You’d touched my heart the first moment we met

I am the lucky guy who caught your eyes

That sparkled with a passion I don’t possess

You came to be my partner in life

Walking by my side you were a devoted wife

You were the torch that shined the path

Which you were to share with me, the lucky chap

I rode on the wind that you had swirled

With the spirit that never did die

I rode on the wings that you had spread       

Far and wide whether they were heavy or light

You were the anchor that kept me upright

I followed you and thought you followed me instead

You were my center I did not realize

Until you were gone and forever closed your eyes

You were the gentle soul who brought happiness

To those around you, strangers and friends alike

You calmed a storm that fueled inside me

And slowed my steps to enjoy the simple pleasures in life

Now God has deemed your tasks were done

And has called you home where home you’ll be

Without you to hold me I’m a wretched soul

I weep in sorrow and watch for your shadow the dark nights