Poem by Diana Gleasner

The 50 Year Saga of
Joyce and Lou

If they were honest
And if they confessed
They’d surely say
They’ve been doubly blessed

Joyce went to church
With the Methodists
All Lou could think was -
she ought to be kissed

High school sweethearts
Resolve was weak
She was in love
But he was a Greek

Joyce went to college
To study and learn
Lou to college
with 4 years to yearn

They promised to date
But it was hard to do
Lou found no women
At OSU

Lou dreamed of Joyce
Who couldn’t be cuter
Lou soon became a
Weekend commuter

Greek Orthodox
Might mean some rough sledding
But no – it meant only
A grand double wedding

Lou was so handsome
And lucky as well
Joyce just adored him
It’s easy to tell

Blessed with two daughters
To brighten each day
Life was complex
What more can we say.

They’re still in love
as they were at the start
Joyce IS the cure
for Lou's broken heart

Tho it may seem
Like a Chinese menu
Double Happiness it is
For Joyce and for Lou

Congratulations from Diana and Bill Gleasner