Her Wedding Day

My last unmarried granddaughter
Is walking up the aisle tonight.
They pledge their love with fervent vows.
I say a prayer as they unite.

Dear Lord, don't let her new love fail
To always keep his solemn word,
To cherish her through out the years.
He's promised and we all have heard.

She is so beautiful, this child
I've loved from her first day of life.
I wonder if he knows the worth
Of girl he's taking for his wife.

Her loving parents know they must
Now let them find their own pathway.
They've guided her and taught her well,
Their job is done, this wedding day.

Iambic tetrameter

By: Joyce Johnson  10/3/2014.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mehta Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 5:53 AM
Nicely done poem, congrats on the win, Joyce
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 9:22 PM
Ah, such a beautiful touching poem Joyce. I love this, it's a grandmothers prayer. Congratulations on your win.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 9:02 AM
so sweet... :) I am not yet married and this poem close to mine as I remember my parents when finally one of us their children get married.. :)
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October 9, 2014 at 9:03 AM
so sweet write Joyce.. :) hugs and hugs.. and Congratulations!
Yvonne Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 6:45 PM
Brilliant. I loved it.
Allison Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 8:05 PM
Beautifully written - it has a lovely sentiment. Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx
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