True love isn’t found in grand gestures —it’s built in patience, respect, and the quiet courage to walk together through every storm.

After forty-two years of marriage, this poem is my tribute to the woman who stood by me, believed in me, and made every ordinary day a blessing. ❤️

“Hello, My Better Half”

She came not with glitter or grand display,
But love that grows in a steady way.
No lofty words, no shining art,
Just quiet strength and a faithful heart.

She held my dreams when hope felt small,
Believed in me when I’d lost it all.
Through storm and calm, she stayed near,
Her voice is my comfort, soft and clear.

Not one to boast, not one to claim,
Yet life with her was never the same.
We built our world with trust and grace,
Time could not fade her gentle face.

Beauty may fade, but truth will stay,
Her love still lights up my everyday.
Through forty-two years, both joy and pain,
Her hand in mine has been my gain.

She walks beside me, calm and true—
Yes, dear, my strength begins with you.

(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com

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