Off The Record

From the moment he said
"History in the Making Part 2"
I knew what love meant
between the two of you.

Didn't have to wonder,
didn''t have to guess,
from '03 Bonnie & Clyde,
to 4:44 to Everything is Love all said it best.

All the sacrifices, compromises,
heart and soul that went into writing,
came from a bond so strong, so satisfying,
no denying.

That your love is like a gumbo,
a special kind of rue,
paired with the amount of
sophistication, forgiveness, ambition, and virtue.

It took a lot to make it,
by no means was it an easy street,
but you both were determined that
your love life would not be met with defeat.

And now look at you,
as devoted as ever and with children who,
only see the commitment and dedication
shared by your truth.

And it wasn't always that way
it wasn't always easy,
but you both committed and decided to take the high road
when things got too disagreeing.

And now you're reaping
the rewards of a love bound to respect,
And Beloved you prophesied it
you knew it to be forever the first time you met!

Anything that you felt
could all be heard,
from placing the need on the track
you'd hear it off the record.

From Crazy in Love
talking about the way he makes you feel,
to Mood 4 Eva
and the "I'm 4 Him, and He's 4 Me" feeling that's real.

From Countdown to
Rather Die Young,
to Sandcastles,
you show him He is and always will Bey your only one,

So my hopes for you both,
on this your anniversary,
is that you are always reminded of
the vows you made on your wedding day.

Remember that love is patient,
that love is gentle and kind,
it  can heal all wounds,
like it healed your relationship in time.

And helped it grow into something
only heaven could've created,
something that with you two together,
only you two could cultivate it.

I'm so overjoyed and elated,
and impressed by,
your faithfulness and loyalty
to one another's side.

And I cannot wait to see
what the future may hold,
But God's got you in the palm of His hand
this I do know.

So continue to hold tight to one another
fervently guarding one another's soul,
and through your trust in each other and God,
and watch what love, miracles, and blessings God will unfold,

Love you both,

 ~ A