He's known his love for 52 years,
with ups and downs and plenty of tears.
Although he will often make a joke,
about his life, or some silly thing,
it's clear that his love has a true ring.

Here comes his funny decree:

Marriage is a three ring circus:
First you have the engagement ring,

the second is the wedding ring,
after that would be the suffering.

See what I mean, about the 3 Rings?

I find my friend, Alan, a talented being!