In the heart of France, beneath Parisian skies,
Where the Seine whispers secrets of love and life,
We wandered, a trio, bound by unseen ties,
With joy in their eyes, cutting through strife like a knife.
The city\'s lights danced in my daughter\'s gaze,
Reflecting dreams woven in cobblestone streets,
And in my wife\'s laughter, I found a maze
Of love, where every turn and laughter meets.
Strasbourg\'s charm, in its streets and its air,
Brought us closer, under its watchful eye,
In their smiles, a warmth, openly shared,
A family\'s love, under the French sky.
The kindness of strangers, with open hearts,
Embraced us as their own, in every part,
Their acceptance, a canvas of art,
In every \"Bonjour,\" a new start.
Through their eyes, I saw a world anew,
In the kindness of the French, a bond so true,
A journey not just of places, but of hearts that grew,
Together, in love, in a world so vast, so blue.
© Susie Stiles-Wolf