Steps of sorrow
Steps of pride
Steps of a happy
Reluctant bride
Steps so shy
Steps so bold
Steps so new
And yet so old
Steps that pause
To enter the door
Steps that resound
On the floor
Steps so eager
Yet so small-
Steps responding
To a spouse’s call..
Steps of hope
Steps of fear
Steps to reach
A fate so near
Steps at night
When all is quiet
Steps to a future
Happy and bright.
Steps so restrained
Yet so free
Wanting to advance
And also to flee
Steps with a tear
Steps with a smile
Steps that will last
Mile after mile
Steps of gaiety
Steps of cheer
Steps that will help her
Year after year……..