The Eternal Family

I wrote a poem, and I hope you all will enjoy these words. The context is that I had gone to church alone because Frances was extremely tired. I wrote this poem as I reflected upon the day and week during the sacrament. Here it is:

A missing piece

As I sit here on this pew.
I'm missing something, that's true.
All I feel is empty.
Like a shell without its yolk.
But why, what is missing?
Isn't it obvious?
It's you, it's always you.
Without you, what is there for me.
Loneliness, a despondent feeling.
Heaven would be hell if I could not be by your side.
Oh how I am encompassed about such a forlorn thought!
To be without you, I would rather be naught.
You're my missing piece.
Without you I am simply not complete.
I love you, I need you, you bring me full circle.
My lover, my soulmate, my one day.
You complete me, what more can I say.

Unapologetic and feeling open to sharing. I believe this is one of the more heartfelt poems I have ever written. I hope we all cherish our spouse for who they are and who they help you be. That's what Frances does for me. (Oh, look! Another rhyme!)

I cannot get to the highest kingdom without my cherished and dear Frances. She is quite literally the yin to my yang. I want to be there with her, I want my family to be eternal. The process of which starts with marriage, it does not end with a marriage. Marriage creates a sealing covenant, it creates life, it shows children the importance of marriage, it binds the family together.

In short, I am grateful for my marriage.