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My Wedding Anniversary Today

We married, on your birthday! In San Francisco City Hall. There was no family present, Just you and I~ that's all! We were two very young, and very much in love elopers. Nothing stood in our way, we were over-comers, not life-copers. Who drove from frozen, blizzardly Chicago to our foggy city by the bay. We chose to live our lives in our own unique artistic way. There was no wedding reception, no gifts, no band. Just a couple divinely in love, and Panagiota so proud to wear that gold wedding band! Death took you from this life, when you were still very young. But her love for you, remains a song, that everyday is sung. And this forever young bride cannot forget that day. The sun, the Cable Cars, the glorious fog, as her tears now fall into San Francisco Bay! Rest in peace, my love! Panagiota January 29,2022

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/10/2022 1:02:00 PM

WOW!!! What a "Beautiful" story/write. Sounds like you had the kind of love many want and never get. For that you are richly blessed. Life is not always kind but great memories are the best to have. Sorry, I missed your very special day. A belated Happy Anniversary with hugs. Did you catch them??? Have a blessed day writing away.......................

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/10/2022 2:34:00 PM

Thanks Paula for reading this. He was a special man, that jettisoned my life. I know he would be proud of me. He was the sunshine of my life.but hope to see him in the next life... Am home now..physical therapy is far from easy. I apologize for not being as active. Energy level is Lower but we are forever blessed. Pangie

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/1/2022 1:40:00 PM

A belated Happy Anniversary to you Panagiota. I loved your romantic poem honoring your union. I still celebrate my husband and my anniversary too. We were fortunate to grow old together. Blessings xxoo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 2/3/2022 2:04:00 PM

I envy you Connie! Yes, my husband is gone. But his contribution to my life is not. I never remarried, tho I was engaged three times after. Connie.....some things are eternal.))))) Hugs, PANGIE XOXO

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/30/2022 4:01:00 AM

Happy anniversary, Pangie; Yes, I particular like "Elopers and life-copers", splendid writing. You get Fav.! from me also. Joe.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/30/2022 8:21:00 AM

Joe, I thank you with humility. And a Fav, bless you. Cool how you and Gershon, liked the same phrase. We did not have long together, but how blessed those years were. Close, intimate and unforgettable.))) Panagiota xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/30/2022 1:22:00 AM

I remember your long trek from Chicago to San Francisco, two young elopers, how tragic he passed away so young, but you were a fighter and carried on, but it must have been hard for you. One day you will be reunited in paradise. Happy anniversary. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/30/2022 8:15:00 AM

It was a total life change, Tom. We know each other long enough for you understand the thrilll of it all. Yes, I still have the sixty cent ring and the million dollar memories.. I hope to see him in heaven one day and resume our relationship.. Thanks Tom for the greetings a!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/29/2022 9:19:00 PM

'Elopers and life-copers' -- That rhyme deserves a prize in and of itself!... as part of a deeply moving poem. I cried reading it. May you reunite with your eternal love when the time is right, Panagiota. ~ Tears of Joy, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/30/2022 7:54:00 AM

All my friends signed this card. I am truly impressed by the quality of your lives and your contribution to mine. It was hard times! An elopement from Sauganash to a one bedroom home? From a Chevy Bel Air which Dad took away, to no car, just buses. But reading all the Russian novels and poetry . replaced tawdriness...I cry, too! I wrote we were elopes, Not life covers. I also think those few words, thorough not eighteen syllables long are me. Neither Ralph or I talked like books. That kind of poetry bores me to tears. Speak from the soul....is soothing to me. Thus my beginning, in poetry and SF had many, still does. We went to City Lights many times. Food was scarce. But love? Plentiful. He rests in the Hills of Marin. Panagiota xoxo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2022 8:34:00 PM

outstanding work, Pangie. a FAVE happy Anniversary . How long would you have been married now?

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/30/2022 7:34:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. We were married when life was sane in 1959! SF was not the ugly SF is today. Ot was heaven om earth, especially to us. Blessed by your FAVE and long friendship. Danke......Panagioita. Xoxo

Ann Gilmour

Date: 1/29/2022 5:03:00 PM

Your poetry Panagiota is so full of love and I can picture the joy on that very special day... so whatever happens along life's way nothing can ever better your special wedding day. Happy memories dear friend with love and hugs Ann ×× *** Fav for me ~ thank you***

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/29/2022 7:44:00 PM

Thank you for being the only poet to reply, Ann. See you in more rain-bowed places. And PS, thank you for FAVING this!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/29/2022 5:14:00 PM

One of my Fav and dearest friends, Ann Gilmour. Thank you for not fogertting me. I have been posting despite illness. You and a few special others? Thank you for remembering I did not die. Just under Maria’s. Care with a broken leg! Bless you all. I have posted when able. Take care Ann! Love, Pangie