Your 40th (Ruby) wedding anniversary is to be celebrated in the grandest fashion possible. Not only is it a once in a lifetime occasion, but it is also considerably rare in today's world. How many people do you know that stay married for a full 40 years? If you or someone you know is lucky enough to experience something like this, you should show your appreciation by making the most out of the occasion. There are generally two kinds of anniversary poems. Poems that are given to the celebrating couple by the guests (sometimes along with a gift or in a card), and then there are poems that the celebrating couple gives to each other.

Of course anyone can go to the store and buy a greeting card with a wonderful poem inside and give it to the celebrating couple. Or one can use one of the many poems found on this site. However the anniversary poems that the couple read to each other should be special. Over the course of four decades, I am sure you both have a lot to reminisce on. Finding a gift that your spouse will like is probably not the hardest thing to do after this long, but writing a poem may be a bit more difficult. If you want the sentimental value of an original poem but you don't want to write a poem, you can always find someone to help you. Try brainstorming with a poet, or a friend who is good with poetry. You can mention anything you think would be important, such as memories of your past that would possibly bring laughter or tears.