Caught in a tempest, fight of my life, my days filled with anguish, sorrow and strife
I never thought dear, that we'd be apart, gone is my smile, broke is my heart
The day that you left me I still don't believe, the unthinkable has happened, you had to leave
Nothing seems real now, nothing is right, except for one thing, I search for the light

The light of your love dear, I know it still shines, i know its not gone, I know it's still mine
Your love is my compass, it will help me to, follow a course that's steady and true
I know what you want dear, I know what to do, I know what is right love, I learned it from you
I'll respect and I'll honor, for the rest of my life, the gift I was given, Josette, my wife

We hiked in the mountains, sailed over the seas, gave life to our children,we planted new trees
We loved every minute, years how they flew, time passed so pleasant, my time spent with you
Although it has changed now, I really do think, my life has been blessed, there must be a link,
Another hand helped us, guided our way, through this fairy tale love, this miraculous day

Nic nacks and rocks dear, flowers and birds, the treasures you found dear, the music you heard
All of these things, the makings of you, I watched how you blossomed, I love how you grew
Everyone near you is touched by your grace, you brought a new meaning, to a once empty place
Concern felt for others, family and friends, you gave us a gift that won't ever end

You showed us a way dear, that we never knew, how love can be pure, so honest and true
A love that will last dear, of that there's no doubt, not even deaths door can keep it locked out
It flows through the house dear, it sings in the wind, it's here in the garden, it always has been
It's a part of my soul now, it warms like the sun, I know what the truth is, we've grown into one

The treasures inside dear, I must find the key, locked deep in my heart, that you left for me
Opals and pearls dear, walks on the reef, trips to the markets, all mine to keep
Days of great laughter, the days that we cried, I ponder them all, my heart swells with pride
To think of the things dear, that we used to do, I cherish each moment that I shared with you

You fill me with wonder, the person you are, child of the earth, our morning star
All that have touched you know what I do, you're one of a kind, too good to be true
Gentle yet strong, vibrant and wise, you left a mark on our hearts as vast as the sky

Joe and Josette is how it will stay, together forever, always this way
Its really quite simple, a little remark, I made a vow, till death do we part
But death is a myth dear, we both know its true, no, I can't see you, but feel you I do
Your love has not left me, theres nothing to fear, it only grows stronger, year after year