I wrote this poem for my parents in 2000 when they retired and starting spending more time at their home on Happy Valley Road. This August marks 50 years of happy together for them.
On Happy Valley Road
(for mom and dad)
two different people
with desires and interests
that don’t always collide
make room for insecurities
and truthful opinions
and moods sometimes inconvenient
to the other’s agenda
their love knows the way
to ease discomfort
to act in time
to show gratitude
for sharing a lifetime
they hold the other’s dreams close
travel the narrow path together
bless each other’s solo ventures
return to truth and beauty
celebrate what is good
treasure what is made of differences
a blending of each soul’s influence
possible only through love
JULIE ANN STEVENS 
