Our love came naturally 
but I know that 
we must both work 
at making it last 
so I will try my hardest 
at all times 
to be fair and honest with you 
I will 
strive for my own goals 
and help you achieve yours 
I will always try 
to understand you 
I will always 
let you know what I am thinking 
I will always 
try to support you 
I will try 
to successfully blend 
our lives together 
with enough freedom 
to grow as individuals 
I will always 
consider each day 
with you special 
Regardless of 
what events 
occur in our lives 
I will make 
sure that our 
relationship flourishes 
as I will always 
love and respect you 

      -Poem by Susan Polis Schutz