I stand before you searching, still, to find

The words to tell you just how much you mean

To me. You are my life. And yet my mind

Wants to say more; through volumes I have been.

The principles you stand for–dignity,

Respect, compassion, good, and honesty–

Are values that I cherish. I will be

The equal of your deep humanity.

I vow respect and happiness and peace,

A life of meaning, bless’d as heaven above.

I vow true effort. I will never cease

To earn your trust, your honor, and your love.

What we here share gives meaning to my life.

I’m proud, I’m humbled that you are my wife.