Let's grow old together... beginning with today

Let's grow old together... beginning with today.

Let's work slowly with each other
and build a relationship
that we can both enjoy being a part of.

Let's share love
and understand that neither of us is perfect;
we are both subject to human frailties.

Let's hold each other close
and whisper though the night--
pledging our love,
honoring our commitment.

Let's encourage each other
to pursue our dreams,
even when we're weary from trying.

Let's expect the best
that we both have to give
 and still love when we fall
short of our expectations.

Let's be friends and respect
each other's individual personality
and give one another room to grow.

Let's be candid with each other
and point out strengths and weaknesses.

Let's understand
each other's personal philosophy,
even if we don't agree.

Let's lie awake long into the night
sharing our innermost secrets.

Let's be friends as well as lovers.

Let's laugh at time
and plan with each other
and wonder how we ever got along
without this love we've found.

Let's never take for granted
these moments that we've shared,
But always be reminded
of how intensely we have learned to live,
how completely we have learned to love.

Let's grow old together...
and look back on life and smile.

-dipinjem dari janji-nya Braxton Brown and Peggy Smith, pics by david mario ardana @pantai sembilangan, bangkalan, 31 desember 2009-