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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

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/2/2022 1:32:00 PM I immediately thought you sang for your daughter's wedding! Login to Reply 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.

Shirley Hawkins 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? Login to Reply 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.

Gershon Wolf 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 Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/1/2022 7:09:00 PM I'm absolutely sure it does count, gw. Keep singing!

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/1/2022 2:48:00 PM I agree with Jenna Milt. Could go either way. Regardless, it's a sweet read. Linda Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/1/2022 3:27:00 PM Thank you, Linda. Read my response to Jenna.

Jenna Logan 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. Login to Reply 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.