Some things never get old with you
Exploring nature preserves together
Taking in the sights and sounds and smells
Immersing ourselves in the landscape
Going back to our favorite places
The experience never repeats exactly
Always something new and different
To discover as we retrace our steps
The years pass by marking our decades
And still I hear the excitement in your voice
Whenever you see or hear wildlife near us
And almost nothing escapes your notice
How lucky I am to have you as my personal guide
Pointing out the subjects for my photographs
To capture the moment suspended in time
To remember the thrill and marvel at the beauty
Nothing compares to actually being there
With you by my side walking quietly on alert
Calling out species names as you hear bird calls
Leading the way happy to be outside in nature
But the memories we are making are precious too
A collection we can share and enjoy revisiting
The times of our lives lived together in love
Hoping this lifetime lasts for many years more
