This poem is a tribute to my wife and partner of forty-two years. It celebrates a love based on respect, loyalty, and shared growth.
Through every season—joy and hardship alike—she has walked beside me with strength and belief.
This is my expression of gratitude to the woman who made love enduring and life meaningful.
# O, My Dear Better Half #
You came not with glitter or grand display,
But love that grew in a steady way.
No lofty words, no shining art,
Just quiet strength and a faithful heart.
You held my dreams when hope felt small,
Believed in me when I’d lost it all.
Through storm and calm, you stayed near,
Your voice my comfort, soft and clear.
Not one to boast, not one to claim,
Yet life with you was never the same.
We built our world with trust and grace,
Time could not fade your gentle face.
Through forty-two years, both joy and pain,
Your hand in mine has been my gain.
You walk beside me, calm and true—
My life, my strength, remain with you.
Beauty may fade, but truth will stay,
Your love still lights my every day.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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Retiredकलम 
Verma ji, this is such a deeply moving and beautiful tribute. The way you’ve captured forty-two years of shared life—the “quiet strength,” the belief during hard times, and building a world “with trust and grace”—is truly special. Lines like “You held my dreams when hope felt small” and “Your love still lights my every day” resonate with such genuine emotion. What a blessing to have found and built this kind of enduring partnership. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt celebration of your wife and your journey together. Wishing you both many more years of shared light and love. 🙏
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such thoughtful and touching words. I’m truly grateful that you felt the emotion and sincerity behind the tribute—it means a great deal to know that it resonated with you. The journey we’ve shared has indeed been a blessing, and your kind wishes add even more warmth to it.
I sincerely appreciate your generosity, your insight, and the beautiful spirit with which you read and responded. Wishing you the same light, love, and joy that you so graciously shared with us. 🙏
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Dear Srikanth,
Your detailed appreciation of the poem shows your thorough knowledge of conjugal life, the honesty, transparency in it, like any great poet knows minute details of man woman relationships. Your ability to see through mystery with no factual details at all and to write in such a marvellous manner is extraordinary 🌷🙏
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Thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful words. I’m truly humbled by your appreciation. If my reflections could resonate with you and convey even a glimpse of the depth and honesty found in such relationships, then I feel grateful and encouraged. Your kind encouragement means a great deal to me, and I sincerely value your support. 🌷🙏
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Verma Ji,
That comment is addressed to great epic writer of modern world Mr Srikanth. 🌷🙏
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Ah, thank you for the kind clarification 🌷🙏
I appreciate you letting me know, and I’m glad such heartfelt words are going to the right person. It’s always wonderful to see sincere appreciation shared with writers who inspire us. Wishing you a lovely day and many more meaningful literary exchanges ahead!
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Yes . I addressed to him because Shrikant is indeed just after John Milton , the epic writer 🌷
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My dear friend,
Your words reached me like an old melody drifting through time—soft, familiar, and filled with the fragrance of shared days.
To be placed beside a name as grand as Milton is not an honor I deserve, yet it is a treasure I will keep, because it comes from you.
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Dear Verma Ji,
I placed Shrikant (who had appreciated you in his comment) beside Milton because he is an epic writer not you. Why do you reply like AI ? 😪
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“Haha, fair point! 😅
Maybe I did sound a bit like AI there—too precise and formal.
I promise I’m just me, trying to express what I truly feel. Thanks for keeping me grounded, and for the laugh!”
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Verma Ji,
Just admit clearly that did not keep you beside Milton but I kept Shrikant beside Milton.
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“Haha, you got me! 😅
Fair enough—I’ll admit it. Shrikant truly deserves the spot beside Milton.
Thanks for setting the record straight!”
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What a deeply heartfelt tribute, Verma ji. 🌹
Your poem reflects quiet strength, unwavering love, and forty-two years of shared life, trust, and growth.
Lines like:
‘You held my dreams when hope felt small,
Believed in me when I’d lost it all.’
beautifully capture loyalty and mutual support. Simple, sincere, and timeless this is what enduring love truly looks like.
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Thank you so much for your touching and generous words.
They truly mean a great deal to me. I’m deeply grateful that the poem spoke to you and that you felt the sincerity and emotion behind those lines.
Your reflection captures the spirit of what I hoped to express, and it’s heartening to know it resonated so warmly with you.
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A lovely 42nd Valentine’s Day to the lovebirds! What a blessing to share life’s journey with a love so faithful and a heart so true. You honored your wife with your heartfelt poetry and lifelong passion.
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Thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt words! ❤️
We truly feel blessed to have shared this journey of love for 42 wonderful years.
Your kind message means a lot, and I’m grateful you appreciated the poetry—it came straight from the heart, just like the love it was written for. Wishing you joy and love always! 🌹
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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Ohh wow Vijay ji… so cute 💛
This is such a warm, heartfelt tribute. Forty-two years of togetherness, respect, quiet strength, and unwavering support reflected so beautifully in your words. A love like this is rare and truly inspiring simple, deep, and lasting. Truly beautiful😍. Truly inspiring ♥️
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Oh, thank you so much for your incredibly kind and touching words! 💛
Your message truly warmed my heart. I feel deeply grateful for these 42 years of love, companionship, and shared memories—it’s been a beautiful journey, and messages like yours make it even more special. Your appreciation means a lot. Wishing you the same kind of lasting joy and love in your life too! ❤️
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Thank you 🤍Your words mean more to me than I can say. Grateful for this shared warmth. 🤍✨
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You’re so welcome 🤍 Your kindness truly shines through your words, and it’s a joy to share this moment of warmth and connection with you. May that beautiful feeling stay with you and continue to brighten your days. ✨
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This is such a beautiful piece that really shows your appreciation and love towards your wife. I love how you described her as something “real” meaning you really do have a bond and love in the ultimate meaning of it. 👏
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt words! 😊
It truly means a lot to know that the emotion behind my writing was felt so deeply.
When love is genuine and rooted in truth, it naturally reflects in every word—and I’m grateful you could see that. Your appreciation is sincerely cherished. 🙏💖
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A loving tribute to the one we owe it all to. Many of us never say it often enough or as well as you have. We are working on 49 years and I say working, because love does not just happen while we sit around doing nothing. It takes work and effort, but never seems like a chore. Have a good day. Allan
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Thank you so much, Allan, for your thoughtful and heartfelt message.
I truly appreciate your kind words. And congratulations on 49 years—that’s a beautiful testament to dedication, patience, and genuine love. I completely agree with you: love isn’t something that simply happens; it’s something we nurture with care, effort, and intention. Yet when it’s real, that effort feels joyful, never burdensome.
Wishing you many more wonderful years of happiness and togetherness. Have a lovely day! 😊
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Dear Verma,
You have created a model for everyone to follow what an ideal relationship must be. I’m extremely proud to have such a good human being as my friend. There are very few who write with such honesty.
🌷🙏
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Your words truly touched my heart. I feel deeply grateful and humbled by your kindness and encouragement. If my writing reflects honesty, it is only because it comes from sincere feelings and real experiences.
Having a friend like you who appreciates and understands that means more to me than I can express. Thank you for your warmth and support. 🌷🙏
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Ji
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Good evening.
have a restful night.
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You too enjoy ☺️
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Good morning.
Have a nice day.
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Good morning dear Verma Ji, Good morning 🌷
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Thank you so much.
I an grateful for your support..
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Dear Verma Ji,
One cannot be so much objective in such a subjective and special matter like conjugal life but with the power of expression you have made this difficult thing possible and so great writers, poets have appreciated you so wholeheartedly 🌷🙏
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I am truly grateful for your generous and heartfelt words. Your appreciation means a great deal to me.
You are right—conjugal life is deeply personal and often beyond objective expression, yet I simply tried to give voice to sincere emotions through my words. If it resonated with you and others, I consider that a blessing.
Thank you for your warmth, encouragement, and kind support. 🌷🙏
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Vermavkvさん、おはようございます。いつも有難うございます🙇♂️ああ、愛しい伴侶よ #
「あなたはキラキラや華やかな見せかけを持って来なかった。
しかし、その愛は着実に育っていった。高尚な言葉も輝く芸術もなく、
ただ静かな強さと忠実な心だけが」
いいですね。最高のパートナーです。42年間の歳月をともに歩んでくれたパートナーへの賛美は、ともに喜びあえた42年間を物語っています🥰
全てのパートナー同士はこうあるべきなのですが、どちらかの無理解によって破綻に陥ることが少なくありません😧
「ともに白髪の生えるまで」日本には、こんなことわざがありますが、みんながみんなそうなっていないのが現状です
😖この詩を締めくくっている「美しさは色あせても、真実は変わらない。あなたの愛は今も毎日を照らしている」感動、ただそれに尽きるものです。美しい、感動的な詩を共有してくださり有難うございます🙇♂️
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Good morning, and thank you so much for your deeply thoughtful and heartfelt message. I’m truly touched by your beautiful reflections and kind words. It means a great deal to know that the poem resonated with you so strongly and that you felt the emotion behind it.
You expressed it wonderfully—walking together for 42 years is not just a measure of time, but a story of shared joys, understanding, patience, and enduring love. Your mention of the saying about growing old together is especially meaningful, because it reminds us how precious and rare such lasting companionship truly is.
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Such a beautiful piece sir! 👏
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Thank you so much for your appreciation.
Your words mean a lot.❤️
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