Ways to say I love you, without words.
a cup of tea in bed
a cushion for her head
get her slippers ready for her feet
make sure he’s well fed
at dinner, and in bed
keep your rhythms drumming the same beat
take her by the hand
help her take her stand
show her that you’re proud to be her man
lift him to his feet
whisper something sweet
show him you’re his team, his biggest fan
understand her ways
welcome all her days
let go all her failings like a priest
never say tut-tut
but drag him from his rut
he’ll do better with his heart released
sing her that same song
you’ve both sang all along
when she’s old and grey she’ll wear that smile
that knows she’s lived her life
a loved and loving wife,
and boy, you’ll be the better man for miles.
2/11/25