ANCHOR MAN

special
husband, friend, 

anchor of strength
in the storms of 
destiny

keeper of order
public meetings or
family chequebook

seeker of knowledge
in truth, 
facts, faith
respect earned 
from all who know him

hands, 
firm, capable 
whether planting potatoes,
petting cats

instigator of
accidents
jar lids 
unscrewed

fellow writer
critiquer
debater, challenger
of manuscripts

yellow roses
remind me
I am honoured
to be his wife