Teresa and Paul Forever

In the heart of Texas where the wildflowers sway

Two souls met in a dance that never fades away

Amidst the dusty roads and the wide open skies

Their love story began, a tale that defies

In a class of numbers, where futures were drawn

He was late, she glanced, and a connection was born

Notes scribbled on paper, his last name he wrote

A spark ignited, in that Calculus quote

Every day after class, they'd walk side by side

He caught the bus near her dorm, with time they'd bide

Until he asked for her number, nervous and shy

Then a midnight movie, beneath the Texas sky

Forty-five years have passed, love still holds strong

Through trials and triumphs, their hearts belong

Teresa and Paul, a bond that's true

In every whispered "I do," their love renews

Two weeks was all it took, for him to propose

With a nod and a smile, she quickly chose

They moved in together, against all the odds

In the embrace of love, they found their gods

Doubts from the elders, they tried to dissuade

But love's a stubborn fire, it never fades

Her parents offered a home, with one condition to wed

Paul embraced the chance, their love forged ahead

Forty-five years have passed, love still holds strong

Through trials and triumphs, their hearts belong

Teresa and Paul, a bond that's true

In every whispered "I do," their love renews

Now four daughters grown, a legacy of grace

With memories of Michele, a gentle embrace

Two sons-in-law and grandsons, Alek and Niko

A family tree that continues to grow

Granny T and GooGone, names filled with cheer

From the lips of grandsons, love is clear

In every giggle and hug, their joy is shown

In the hearts of family, love has grown

In the heart of Texas, where their story began

Teresa and Paul, hand in hand they stand

Through the years and the tears, their love's a song

A testament to a bond, unwavering and strong