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Created on: October 20, 2010
The day I married you, it was for better or for worse.
The day I gave birth to our children, it was for better or for worse.
The day you received your 1st promotion at work, it was for better or for worse.
The day we bought our first house together, it was for better or for worse.
The day the dog chewed up all your work shoes, it was for better or for worse.
The day our kids started school, it was for better or for worse.
The day you got laid off from your job, it was for better or for worse.
The day our son joined the football team, it was for better or for worse.
The day your mother died, it was for better or for worse.
The day our daughter learned to drive, it was for better or for worse.
The day our kids went off to college, it was for better or for worse.
The day you walked your daughter down the aisle, it was for better or for worse.
The day I had a stroke and lost part of my sight, it was for better or for worse.
The day you held my hand and said “I love you for better or for worse!”
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Poetry: For better or for worse
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When we met, I heard no bells
to warn me of your heart, which
I felt beat, in my chest, a gift, you
chose to give
The day I married you, it was for better or for worse.
The day I gave birth to our children, it was for better or for worse.
Veterans welcome
Come be with me, what is this soldiers uniform you are wearing?
Tell me about when you and
Breaking Point
I hit the ceiling
Rage bubbling up inside of me
I have hit my breaking point
Where I can take no more
I have
by Nuiloa
We're going camping he told me with glee
To the great outdoors, just you and me
We'll grab our gear, and pack the car
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