Ways to say I love you, without words

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