"The Bouquet of Wheat" by Susan Pearl

 It was a hundred degrees in the shade-

But a memory was being made.

He knocked on her door holding a bouquet of wheat-

That he had harvested in the hot Kansas heat.

She said that she had something for him-

And gave him a handwritten poem.

He read the words he would never forget-

And folded it neatly in his wallet.

She placed the wheat as a centerpiece-

On the table where the family eats.

And he thought of her and she thought of him-

Each hoping a lifetime of love would begin-

From giving their work of the hand- a bouquet of wheat-

 And a hand written poem.

You can't buy in a store-

What love is really looking for.

It comes from the gift of a sincere heart-

That is always willing to do its part.

With a believing love, that keeps true to living their dream.

Not giving up no matter how hard it seems-

Sincerely working towards the best, the way love should. 

Hoping happiness fills their time together with great good.

Appreciating each other's "work of the hand" as it comes from the heart.

Knowing, together they are capable and stronger to meet any foe than being apart.

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Their dream came true on their wedding day.

Down the aisle she carried the wheat bouquet.

He pinned the folded poem she wrote for him- 

Onto his suit coat right above his heart so fast beating.

They held hands while saying their beautiful vows to one another-

Lovingly placing the rings and promising their lives to each other.

Through the years ahead they lived the wonderful life they hoped would be-

And made many fond memories of their true love and happiness for others to see.

He carries the handwritten poem in his wallet to this day.

And she never threw the bouquet of wheat away-

It's on a nightstand by their bed-

Beside a picture of the day they were wed.

They have kept their love alive-

Being happy and satisfied by each other's side.

You can't buy in a store-

What love is really looking for.

It comes from the gift of a sincere heart-

That is always willing to do its part.

A believing love, that keeps true to living their dream-

Not giving up no matter how hard it seems.

Sincerely working towards the best, the way love should.

Hoping happiness fills their time together with great good.

Appreciating each other's "work of the hand" as it comes from the heart.

Knowing together they are capable and stronger to meet any foe than being apart.  

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