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I Sang a Song For You

I sang a song for you on your wedding day It was an old tune from a musical long ago It captured the spirit in a most poignant way, Such a romantic piece, gentle and mellow. As I sang, your mother was moving her lips I surmised your choice was special to her Like a stargazer is enraptured by an eclipse A mother-of-the-bride is so easy to stir. Then you appeared in white satin and lace On the arm of your father glowing with pride The happiest smile adorned your sweet face For the man at the altar, the one at your side. In those moments the song was forgotten All eyes were focused on the beautiful bride I could see your beloved, entirely besotten, Ready to take those vows to forever provide. But I knew when you looked back that way As the years steadily absorbed your bliss, You’d remember I sang for your wedding day, Just as you would remember that special kiss.
Written August 1, 2022

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Date: 8/2/2022 1:32:00 PM
I immediately thought you sang for your daughter's wedding!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/2/2022 2:04:00 PM
Which one? She's had four or five! Nope, but I love how different people interpret this differently.
Date: 8/2/2022 12:37:00 AM
That would have been a lovely experience for all concerned. What song did you choose Milt, to sing for your daughter?
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/2/2022 6:57:00 AM
Wow, Shirley. There are so many interpretations of this poem, which, by the way, is fictional. I performed a lot of weddings when I was a pastor, so this is sort of a amalgation of some of them. Thanks for your lovely thoughts.
Date: 8/1/2022 6:47:00 PM
Aw, so sweet. Wish I'd thought of singing to my bride-to-be... Then again, I've sung her a lullaby to go to sleep for the past 25 years or so. Hope that counts for something. Cheers, Gershon
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/1/2022 7:09:00 PM
I'm absolutely sure it does count, gw. Keep singing!
Date: 8/1/2022 2:48:00 PM
I agree with Jenna Milt. Could go either way. Regardless, it's a sweet read. Linda
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/1/2022 3:27:00 PM
Thank you, Linda. Read my response to Jenna.
Date: 8/1/2022 2:12:00 PM
I'm left wondering what the relationship was between the singer and the bride. You going to make us choose? It's a very good quatrain, Milt. I love the mystery ending.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/1/2022 3:27:00 PM
Hmmm...does make you wonder, doesn't it? Well, it's exactly as you think it is.

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