Promise of eternity

When I slipped the ring on your finger
A promise of eternity
On my lips
For a second did linger.

A promise to be loved and to be cherished
Till forever if needed
Our lives would be enmeshed

Our children see grown
With homes of their own
Our friendships made concrete
Our life's circle complete

Half a century has passed
And my thoughts are the same
The promise of eternity
With you to remain