Little did I know
when I met you long ago,
we would still be here together
not needing to wonder whether
our love would still be strong.
And little did I know
when I met you long ago,
that I would have the privilege
to partner you in bridge !
Yet our love would (just) survive - both partnerships intact.
And little can I say
when I see the way you play.
Even in Scrabble you have no need for learning
despite your mother tongue being German,
since your seven letter words come through thick and fast.
So when I gaze ahead
and espy a life, instead
of the one that ran before,
with me a business bore,
it’s a roller coaster ride with the dreaded coloured cards !
A ride of fizzing overcalls
(that’s when I think I’ve got the balls)
and courageously played finesses.
If they work I get the caresses.
So play on and love me my darling wife,
play on and let’s live this wonderful life.