Just so you know,
This is about my wife.
As a fool is his own lawyer,
Only a dolt writes poetry about (not to) his wife!
She's asked for this, a test?
I'll do my best.
I hope to be adequate.
I protest, this isn't fair!
Where do I start?
We came from worlds apart.
Little we knew what was in store,
To share ideas, dreams and more.
We've been married a while.
Hasn't cramped our style.
Had an anniversary last week,
After 24, not bleak!
Friend, lover, and partner of no equal.
To this story there is no sequel.
I love you Diane!
        Diane Elizabeth Russell Mallory
        21 Mar 1946, Keokuk, IA
        19 Jun 2019, Thompson, MI
        You are missed ...
        21 Mar 1946, Keokuk, IA
        19 Jun 2019, Thompson, MI
        You are missed ...