Another Tribute: To My Love

This past weekend was a collection of a few tears, but enhanced by great memories. It has been six years now since “my Ed” passed. My Officer and Gentleman. I picture his miles-wide smile, his faded khaki shirt sporting epaulets. He was sixty-five years young, and I was forty-four. Caribbean sailing brought us together and Edward became not only my captain, but also a devoted significant other for 26 years until his death in 2009. Pictures are crew dancing, one of his boats, a 1983 portrait, Chef at 38th St. Anacortes and other.

Following are my thoughts from Saturday, March 28, 2015

A meandering drive backdropped by Whidbey Island’s natural beauty a patch of sun peeking out from clouds, spring buds and also the radio with just one too many oldies that seemed to waft over the waves. Songs that reminisced of memorable moments with Ed’s companionship. Teaching me waltz steps to “Moon River” and “Could I have this Dance for the Rest of my Life”; then “Dream a Little Dream of Me” and “Sentimental Journey.”
Reminders of so many day and night dreams where he is still in my heart.
But the “most-filled-era” song, was straight out of nights anchored on the sailboat, in a quiet cove, with a zillion Caribbean stars. The first year we were together –with Neil Diamond:

“Longfellow Serenade
Such were the plans I made
But she was a lady
As deep as the river
And through the night we stayed
And in my way I loved her as none before
Loved her with words and more
For she was lonely and I was lonely.”

Ride, come on baby, ride
Let me make your dreams come true
I’ll sing my song
Let me sing my song
Let me make it warm for you