Silence is golden so they say
But not on such a day as today
For golden are your memories of time present and past
As over 50 years your history you have created to last.
You made a commitment to walk together though you knew not where it would lead
And promised you would love each other in thought and word and deed.
Through the years you have honoured your vows and supported family and friends through thick and thin,
And all touched by you give thanks for being blessed as your kith and kin.
A life together, a tapestry of colours with a golden thread running through
A symbol of the unique and abiding love shared between the two of you.
Woven amongst threads carrying colours of sadness, tears, joy and fun
You have carefully created a picture of beauty displaying to all the wonder of being one.
So today is not a day for silence but joyful chatter and good cheer
As with you, your friends and family share memories held dear
And all wish you, when this anniversary celebration has passed,
Plenty more years walking together sharing a love indescribably vast.