19 years old 

Standing in a college bar 

I saw him

Also standing there 

Attracted like magnets 

We came together 

Fitting like two halves 

Of a whole 

Animated by

Each others’ souls

We felt our bond

Across space and time 

Five years later 

Married 

Working 

A future ahead of us

Through many 

Twists and turns 

Health issues 

Physical and mental 

Financial difficulties 

Death

Loss of friends 

Mixed with 

Adventure 

Travel

Building 

Making friends 

Creating a home together 

Finding ecstasy in each other 

Our steadfast love 

Support 

Active listening 

Validation

Mutual respect 

Fiery passion 

And connected one-centeredness

Have made this journey 

A resplendent joy

I am grateful for 

Your sacred heart 

That always

Sees

Reveres

And tenderly 

Holds me

I am grateful for 

Your intellect 

Your emotional intelligence 

Your perseverance no matter what 

Your art in its many forms 

Your inner beauty 

All the ways you manifest in the world 

May your birthday this year 

Be one of profound happiness 

And pleasure at another year

Well lived

Thirty years together 

I take ultimate exultation 

In being your partner 

I celebrate you 

In every way I can 

Happy Birthday My Love 

And many more to come

• Self Alchemy Seeker