Double Nickles

Thirty-nine and holding Is a phrase we might have said As we approached The Big Four-Oh That age we used to dread Not knowing at the time What golden years still lay ahead Our thinking was that growing old Was worse than growing dead But looking back on birthdays And anxieties they brought us The wisdom of grayheadedness Reflects what time has taught us Our life together just gets better And as our joy just keeps mounting If asked how old our marriage is Say, "Fifty-Five and Counting!" Just another Warrenpiece