Sonnet 40: 10th Anniversay

I never knew love until I saw you
You captured my heart with only a smile

My heart sang in the hall as you walked through

10 years later we walked down the aisle

I remember our first kiss - I was shy

I remember holding you - perfection 

Letting you go,  I felt like I would die

My life took on a whole new direction

A lot’s happened in 10 wonderful years,

Good and bad but together we made it

Sometimes I get irrational fears 

But then you hold me and the bad thoughts quit

I’m so happy that you are in my life

My best friend, amazing lover, and wife

- Happy Anniversary Annie. 

I love you. 

2025

Sonnet 39: Happy Valentines Day 2025

One more year and I love you just as much
Honestly, I fall more in love each day
From the softest kiss to the gentlest touch
To the sweet loving things you always say

I am all yours Annie, my love is true
I am enchanted and under your spell
No one else makes me feel the way you do
I hope in my words and deeds you can tell

John & Annie

When I say you're perfect please believe me
As a mom, as a step-mom and a wife
Your love and kindness shine for all to see

How lucky am I with you in my life

Happy Valentines Day, Annie my love
My friend, lover and the one I dream of

Sonnet 38: Happy Birthday 2025

I wish she knew how beautiful she looks Her hair, her eyes, her lips - she’s so stunning On a date or just home reading some books I think of her and smile, even when running

I wish she knew just how much I love her

Longing to become the man she deserves

Striving to give all I can deliver

No appreciation held in reserve

I wish she knew how happy she makes me

Her kindness and caring are so healing 

I never knew this is what love could be

When I hold her my senses are reeling

With a love that seems to be uncanny,

Happy Birthday to my darling Annie

Sonnet 37: 9th Annieversary

Another year and yet it seems so new

Time with you is going by much too fast

Every day, I fall more in love with you

Wishing and praying each moment will last

I always say that you feel so perfect

And you always laugh and say I’m crazy

But to me you’re a beautiful object 

So breathtaking you always amaze me

I cherish hearing the sound of your voice

My heart glows brighter when I see your smile

Falling in love with you - I had no choice

I couldn’t run fast enough down that aisle

Your skin so soft and delicate to touch

I get overwhelmed I love you so much

Sonnet 36: Mother's Day 2024

Anne, my love, you make my heart take flight
You make our home, a warm and happy nest
More beautiful each day, a stunning sight.
Of all the mothers out there, you're the best.

You're always there for us, the rise and falls
You work so hard, yet never seem to tire
A constant light that shines through life's long halls
My love for you burns brighter than a fire.

At work, your patients adore you. Staff too.
You provide great care and inspire others
Once patients, moms now trust their kids to you.
Caring for babies, sisters and brothers

This Mother's Day, I want you to just see
How much you mean to all the world and me

Sonnet 35 Valentine's Day 2024

Almost nine wonderful years have gone by
Yet each day feels like our first together
Each time I see you I can't help but sigh
I love you so much, you're my forever

Each passing year I fall deeper in love
You have a way of making me obsessed
Like a perfect angel sent from above
My life with you feels absolutely blessed

I never knew that love could feel like this
Passion, love, trust and friendship all in one
You in my arms each night is total bliss
For happiness, to you I'll always run

I've said it before but it still holds true
Happy Valentine's Day and I love you

Sonnet 34: How Do I love Thee?

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
A famous line but with you it makes sense
I love your beauty and can't help but gaze
I play cool, but your touch still makes me tense

Holding me, my body starts to tingle
Kiss me and I've never felt so alive
Like the old-time tale of Rip Van Winkle
Your presence awakens me and I thrive

I wish I knew how you do what you do
I think of you when you are not around
Dreaming of a time I can be by you
Your laughter is the most beautiful sound

I can't wait to come home and hold you close
I love you more than words, dear Annie Noce