To My Souls Mate by Susan Caldwell

Balanced steady and anchored deep within my soul
The knowledge of my worth and hope
Wrapped safely in this place of trust
Where given freely my heart lives in peace
With each added year a new found strength
Warmed daily in arms of unconditional love

This Refuge? The one who taught me how to love
Whose words of encouragement feed my soul
First finding me in the dark, a wink, false hope
I lost the game but won his trust
Hiking through winter’s white, the Earth at peace
Down was easy, back up took all my strength

Loyalty, integrity, kindness and humor are pillars of his strength
Golf and fishing vie for his second greatest love
But it is caring, listening, helping that brings breathe to his soul
Countless others rely on his wisdom to find renewed hope
Few men command such respect and trust
While his gentle quiet voice brings great peace

At a time when the world struggles to find peace
It is here that my tether becomes my greatest strength
After 30 years with our hearts bound in love
As most long to be free it is dependence that holds my soul
The reliance on and daily need of each other is our hope
To build a foundation upon which our children now trust

Which is more valuable? Fame or wealth or faith in trust
I will forever choose what brings me true peace
A confidence rooted in this solid strength
Out of which has poured unquenchable love
That fortifies the in-penetrate-able walls of my soul
With a tangible unfailing constant hope

What is my greatest source of hope?
In what do I place my trust?
Find my daily peace?
Draw my needed strength?
Discover my worth, receive and give love?
It is this tether, the mate of my soul.