Golden Wishes

For the 'Princess' of Pickles...
and the 'King' of Pool...
50 years married!
"Wow! That is cool!"


I have special memories...
of both of you two...
Times spent together...
'round your table with you!


Playing cards and talking...
Uncles jokes and stories abound...
Aunty at her kitchen counter...
with more goodies that she's found!


I remember when you had me stay over,
That's a week I will never forget!
Being with you is always special...
but that's my favorite memory yet!


For it's a time I got to know you...
better than I had before...
You opened your heart and home...
There's nothing I appreciated more!


I had all Aunty's pickles that I wanted.
I had Uncle's 'Boh beer' - it's true!
But it was the time spent talking and laughing...
that I've cherished most, about you!


So I wish you, "Congratulations!"
on your golden wedding day...
And tell you you're wished the best,
and my prayers will always go your way.


You're a model of successful loving...
Over good times and even bad...
"Happy 50th Anniversary Aunty and Uncle!"
To be able to say this...makes everyone glad!


Celebrate your magic!
Toast your accomplishment!
Remember the love of all those who wish you well...
for another 50!



This poem was written by Erlene Monteith
for the occasion of her Aunty Florence and Uncle Julien's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
(August 2002)


Though she was unable to share in the celebration, she is always with them in thoughts, heart, prayers, and spirit.

God's blessings always.