Dear Wally...

I was running this morning on the treadmill with my zune on shuffle when this song came on. I bought Aslyn's Cd almost four years ago, and I cried the first time I heard it. Since it had been so long since I'd listened to it--or even thought of it--I had to stop running for a minute because it brought tears to my eyes again. It is exactly how I feel about my husband. (Though we aren't quite to 55 years just yet.) The thing I love about it is, though it is a little bit about separation, it isn't really sad. It is so joyful. So full of hope and gratitude.

Isn't that what love is all about?

Here are the lyrics to go with the video (Sorry it isn't the real track, couldn't figure out how to post it from my computer. oh well.) Enjoy.

"Wally" by Aslyn

"Hello, I'm Wally. I'm the man who had the good fortune of one day in finding a companion that lived with me for more than fifty five years. No man could have asked for a better wife, or a better friend, than the one I found across the dance floor, at the USO."

Dear Wally, I'm writing this letter sincerely
to tell you you're the sweetest boy I've ever known.
Remember that USO when we met? You almost didn't go
Well me and your two sons are very glad you did.

Cause when your eyes found me
I could hardly breathe
I wanted you...Glad you wanted me.

I never stopped falling in love with you, Wally
From the first day I saw you
I was sailor-bound, I just knew
You had me, I was yours
We danced out on the floor
And with each passing day
I only loved you more.

That night was pure magic
Who would have imagined
it would become 55 loving, wonderful years?
Your job was not all easy,
those last years I could hardly speak but
when I looked at you I knew nothing had changed.

And when I was leaving, I could feel you hurting
But then I saw those angels and I knew your love would want this for me.

I never stopped falling in love with you, Wally
From the first day I saw you
I was sailor-bound, I just knew
You had me, I was yours
We danced out on the floor
And with each passing day
I only loved you more.

So while you're waiting
Know that I'm saying
I love you
I love you.

I never stopped falling in love with you, Wally
From the first day I saw you
I was sailor-bound, I just knew
You had me, I was yours
We danced out on the floor
And with each passing day
I only loved you more.

You had me, I was yours
We danced out on the floor
and with each passing day
I only loved you more.