I want to hold your hand
As step-by-step we go
Walking through the marathon of life.

I want to hold your hand
As waves of passion
Crash on a rocky shore.

I want to hold your hand
As a holy man of God
Pronounces us one forever more.

I want to hold your hand
As rays of crimson and gold
Streak across the morning sky.

I want to hold your hand
As pinpoints of brilliant light
Sparkle on the tapestry of night

I want to hold your hand
As the children's gleeful playing
Brings laughter full of delight.

I want to hold your hand
As cool sparkling waters
Cascade down the mountainside.

I want to hold your hand
As nightmares, dark and real,
Chase you into my arms to hide.

I want to hold your hand
As we snuggle on the porch swing
Not asking who or how or why.

I want to hold your hand
As half-remembered dreams
Take us to a faraway land.

I want to hold your hand
As our loving sons and daughters
Celebrate fifty years of hand-in hand.

I want to hold your hand
As God's gentle touch
Guides us both through heaven's door.