I believed, literally, 
in the "bonds of matrimony" - 
Two humans "chained" together 
'til one chooses alimony.

Time turns lovers' friendship 
into hate and condemnation. 
They vow to love forever . . . 
until divorce or separation.

Some folks try marriage several times, 
or just "co-habitate" - 
Then spend hours on end observing 
the flaws of each new "mate".

Even worse, some go through life 
with mates who they despise - 
Balefully glaring at each other 
until either party dies!

Those were my firm conclusions; 
life could be no lother way! 
But, while seated in a restaurant, 
I saw a MIRACLE today!

A smiling, aged couple 
slowly sought a place to dine. 
On their breasts each wore a badge 
with a tiny valentine. 

And, as they ambled closer, 
each badge revealed the 
other's name: 
His: "My heart belongs to Sarah"! 
Hers, (with "Alvin") was the same.

I thought, in stunned amazement, 
"These CAN'T be married folks!" 
But then they stopped and chatted, 
and later told cute jokes. 

As each, in turn, drew laughter, 
the other BEAMED with admiration, 
And I knew THEIR "bonds of marriage" 
were respect and adoration! 

After sixty-four YEARS of wedlock, 
their bond of love is PURE 
and strong! 
To me, that IS a miracle! 
And those two lovers proved me wrong!