Best Epithalamium Poems
So many years ago
when life was young
bringing together a love
that could never be undone
is really something special.
To find someone, you'd never leave
to keep forever by your side
is really something special
through more than just my eyes.
The promise of a heart
until the day you die
the gift of happiness
and hope that it brings inside
is really something special.
Un describing feeling
of safety and trust
belonging to someone
the I turns to us
that's really something special.
Someone to kiss goodnight
that's still there as you wake
is really something special
a vow you agreed to take.
Everyone hopes to find
something special in life
to have until the end
as you have found in each other
as lovers and friends.
May your married life be fruitful
and full of color,
And may your life together
be forever entwined,
like ivy on a wall.
Love is a secret . . . Keep it
Love is a rose . . . Grow with it
Love is a mystery . . . Unfold it
Love is an adventure . . . Chance it
Love is beauty . . . Pamper it
Love is a song . . . Sing it
Love is a struggle . . . Deal with it
Love is sorrowful . . . Mourn with it
Love is a book . . . Renew it
Love is a fire inside . . . Never let it die
In God’s perfect time
their hearts tied by love divine
now wondrously bear marriage contract seal
upon sublime altar date
conquering pandemic’s threat
through faith in the omnipotent Saviour
along His supreme sovereign approval
midst parents’ delightful consent and jubilant favour…
Blissfully expressing “I do”
the couple triumphantly expressed
their blessed marital vows~
~he in his preacher’s assertive voice
~she by her melodious tone
declaring faithfulness to each other
and support for one another
before witnesses: the church congregation, families, friends…
Reverberating music, “Household of Faith”
accompanied officiating minister’s spirited prayer
as ceremonially, they are clothed as one
and bound together scripturally
to live as one flesh*, fulfilling God’s will in their lives.
To the newly weds: Alvrich and Jade
we joyously celebrate this day with you
thanking the Lord for your lives, brought together
by His infinite purpose, marvelous plan, and gracious power
while entrusting you as a couple to His goodness
in building your home and ministry
all for His honour and glory.
*Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
February 23, 2021
While the shadows fall so widely
we shall embrace a moment
for a moment will fill
all the shells empty; holding nothing
but time—days n' days
without love
The wedding procession covered
you in flowers and white
floating through the candle light
dragging crisp white fingers lightly
through lilies fair
While the shadows fall so widely
and the candle light twirled through your hair
Twist a finger, twist a lily
While the shadows fall so widely
Blush the sun rubbed rose cheeks
lift a veil, let the sun shine off your green eyes
While the shadows fall so widely
You were left a drift
your beauty beyond our realm
of beauty
While the shadows fall so widely
Lift the veil from mine eyes tonight
as goes the cloud from under your star
I see
While the shadows fall so widely
your foot astray touched the water
and you bloomed embracing me
While the shadows fall so widely
we shall embrace a moment
for a moment will fill
all the shells empty; holding nothing
but time—days n' days
without love
For the Bride and Groom:
Love's declared amongst blooming roses
in a clearing of whispering trees,
graciously holding their applause -
where romance grows in glorious blooms
of delicate pinks and vivacious reds,
and souls come together, vows quench
the petals with eternal joy and devotion.
As God, family and friends witness
this budding union, may the roses sway
always on a gentle breeze, opening the hearts
of man and wife as they wed, welcoming
a new blossoming future. And if the roses
ever wither from neglect or thirst,
may husband and wife draw strength
from the memory of this spring day,
tending to their rose garden with abiding love,
letting no thorns discourage and no man separate
what God has joined under Heaven.
For Mystic Rose's -
Roses, Roses, Roses Contest, 12/15/14
Wangari Maathai is not dead
I roll back my tear
Peer from my window
Deep the grooming forest
Switch off my radio
Tear the headline
I refuse the epitaph
I write no word
Her monument must sprout
Beyond the canopy
She died to defend
Let Wangari not die
Mother of mother nature
Where she lives!
Why do we in my
culture cut part of our sons'
dicks of within minutes of their
birth...
and then expect them to grow
their dicks back which (as far as I know) is still medically
impossible?
And furthermore, why are STDs
women's fault?
Wish I were as smart as the people who
understand
these
things.
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I don't have to tell you,
You know.
Two hearts beat as one
Red hearts merged as one
Two hearts knotted as one
Loving hearts grew strong, not wan
Little did they know that in the year 2008
they were destined to meet and find their soul mate
we needed a dance instructor
for the Berean Community Drumline
but little did we know that the Lord God
would send a woman so talented and fine
Yasmeen you came to Berean
and we took you to our hearts
yet litttle did you know what God was planning
from the very start
Byron our handsome Associate Pastor
the son we all love and embraced
came to us as a young man from North Carolina
and with our youth quickly made a place
You both have a passion for uplifting the youth
and the success of the drumline became your shared goal
once co-mentors then friends now lovers in Christ
as your relationship was under God's control
and when ever we witnessed you both together
we saw a friendship that continued to grow
for God's hand was in the midst of your relationship
and a mighty love on you both He bestowed
Little did they know that God had a plan
as they both walked this Christian life
littlle did they know that with His grace
they would one day become husband and wife
and today as you stand before the altar
surrounded by family and friends
little did you know that on this day
you would become one in marriage until the end
you met each other at turning points in your lives
many would call that destiny
you'd found out you both had so much in common
you then entered into matrimony
you were both from modest means
but the most important thing
is that you both had a shared love for God
on one accord like two peas in a pod
after leaving college you both went to work
an assumed leadership in a southern baptist church
but that was not the end of the story
because for you both continued to God the glory
one day you were blessed with a cute little baby
you called her Angel for she was a perfect little lady
then the Lord told you to pick up your staff and rod
for He had a new mission for His two peas in a pod
God sent you a vision He sent you a dream
you then received a request from a church named Berean
you were compelled to venture forth
the voice of the Lord told you both to go north
and upon following God's appointing
you both received another blessed anointing
the Lord gifted you with another precious baby girl
whom you proceeded to name Ariel
and now with your family situation complete
there would be other challenges for you both to meet
and as long as you both continue to honor and love the Lord God
He will be the strongest vine for His two peas in a pod
Vows have been spoken, the promises made,
God has warned that no one may sever.
The future is rosy, the foundation laid.
You have your sweet dreams of forever and ever.
Mother must give up first rights to her son.
Father has turned over his daughter.
Everyone prays that he is the right one
And that she heeds all her mother has taught her.
Dear Bride and Groom, a bright future is yours,
If you always remember to put your mate first.
Whether the sun shines or whether it pours
You'll double the best and by half cut the worst.
Some strive for riches and some strive for fame,
You'll travel onward toward your goals together.
Your treasure's the one who is sharing your name,
The one who is faithful no matter the weather.
For Dr. Mehta's contest Honoring the Bride and Groom.
A five tiered chocolate cake with stars and fontain
cascading rose petals and bottles of champagne
her princess lined gown laced with a metallic accent
embellished with satin rhinestones much to her content
Heavenly white bows at the end every pew,
such breathtaking moment from a spectacular ocean view
A twenty foot high ceiling with crystal chandeliers
Soft sensual music whispers in the air
She took her grand march down the petal marked aisle
At the end of the runner her husband with a smile
Subdued by her beauty the room went still
A fairytale wedding she was about to fulfill
Upon her finger he place a gorgeous ring,
and vowed his love for her as never-ending
Elated inside as tears lined her eyes
Deep in her stomach were butterflies
A union made between a husband and wife
An everlasting promise to a happy life
Along the ground was a silky white trail
Her piercing green eyes he slowly unveiled
Upon her lips he placed a kiss
A moment filled with beauty and bliss
The wedding part began to swoon
A joyful bond in the month of June
Merging of hearts, solemnized as one
Cruising darts, piloted by the Almighty One
Scents of Chrysanthemum, crowned in leis
Glade of momentum, sweeping for deis
As you renew your vows
There are no buts or hows
Cling to each other without noise
Sing for each other with poise
As years go by, love will grow more
Teach yourselves to be meek
With trusting reliance to seek
Love will never appear short or small
In God's name nothing will fall
when both of you stand tall
This day I have much to say
To say “I do” is long over due,
Pressure has turned to treasure,
As relegation transformed into relaxation,
Gossip is now a floral of roses,which
Makes our foes to swallow shame as hexoses.
Her necklace glitters like corundum
which is a beautified addendum,
After waiting for four seasons
before going to the altar,
This union is going to be better,
For deep love is observed to the latter.
Pain has turned to gain,
and tears to ‘cheers!’ ,
Loneliness of the past is now blessing at last,
Being a groom today makes me bloom with joy,
As my bride walks towards me with pride,
Couple we are, couple we will be!,
From ages to ages without rage.
*Hexoses-six carbon sugars e.g glucose,fructose and galactose…