Wendy Watson Poet Lyric

I'M Always Right Here Wedding Duet

(lyrics set to the melody: Kevin Kern/I'm Always Right Here/youtube)



The first time I saw you I knew in my heart                              male voice
That I’d spend a lifetime with you.
There’s no explanation but right from the start
Seems you felt the same way too.


You fill me with hope that our love will endure,	                    female voice
Your arm round my shoulder I feel so secure.
And the light in your eyes tells me how much you care,
You are always there.


We’ll face the storms and sunshine together,                   chorus in unison
As seasons change our love will be true.
For we have promised to stay side by side all the way
As we journey through life, now as man and wife.


I’ll wake every morning with you by my side                            male voice
And cherish forever my beautiful bride.
Though your beauty may fade, for one day we’ll grow old
Your sweet face will reflect that same heart of gold.


We’ll face the storms and sunshine together,                   chorus in unison
As seasons change our love will be true.
For we have promised to stay side by side all the way
As we journey through life, now as man and wife.


My heart overflows with the joy that you bring                     female voice
With you in my life it’s eternally spring.
And if we should be blessed with new life from above
They will grow in the presence of our love…


I promise to love you, I’ll always be here…                               in unison

                        
        
I'm Always Right Here Poetry Contest : sponsored by Craig Cornish

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Connie Marcum Wong April 2, 2019 at 7:26 PM This is outstanding and I see why it holds the honor if First Place Wendy. Congratulations on your well deserved placement! : ) xxoo Wendy Watson January 18, 2020 at 5:19 PM Thank you so much Connie. I feel blessed for the musicality which helped towards this challenge.

Line Gauthier March 24, 2019 at 9:21 AM Congrats on your well deserved top win with this beautiful lyrical poem, Wendy. It added much for the reader's perspective to add male/female voices. Wendy Watson January 18, 2020 at 5:18 PM Thank you, Line. I'm glad that you enjoyed my version.

Sandra Haight March 16, 2019 at 4:37 PM Wow, Wendy, you really addressed this challenge wonderfully! Congratulations on your top of the podium win! Hugs, Sandra Wendy Watson January 18, 2020 at 5:18 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. This means a lot.

Laura Leiser March 16, 2019 at 4:28 PM Beautiful lyrics to a wonderfully touching song, Wendy! Congrats on your top win! :) Wendy Watson January 18, 2020 at 5:17 PM I'm happy that you appreciated it, Laura. Thank you.

Eve Roper March 16, 2019 at 3:33 PM Emotional and very moving write, Wendy, congratulations on your winning placement. Hugs Eve ~`* Wendy Watson January 18, 2020 at 5:17 PM Thank you so much,Eve.

Carrie Richards March 16, 2019 at 3:05 PM Hooray for you Wendy! I know what a difficult challenge these contests can be, matching each word to this music. This is so lovely ! Congrats to you!! Wendy Watson January 18, 2020 at 5:16 PM It's great to have such encouraging feedback from you, Carrie. Thank you!

Craig Cornish March 16, 2019 at 2:29 PM Wow, what can I say except that when you're presented with a challenge...well...the proof is here. What you've done is worthy of a professional writer including taking the creative initiative to make it a duet and , because most cannot do what these contest winners have done - pair it to the melody beautifully. Song lyrics are different than naked poetry because they must dance in concert with a melody and you have done that to the point of drawing a romantic tear or two or three--bravo! Wendy Watson March 17, 2019 at 4:46 PM Although the number of poets feeling able to face this challenge was less than normal, I'm really honoured by the placement, Craig. It was slightly out of my comfort zone but it was fun working with such a pretty melody. I wonder what thoughts the musician had in mind whilst composing the tune? Thank you for always producing taxing but enjoyable contests! All the best ...Wendy

Noel Flater February 28, 2019 at 5:58 AM I like the different voices, chorus. In Ancient Greek times, they did this. I always thought it powerful. Well written. Wendy Watson March 9, 2019 at 4:26 AM Hello Noel. Thank you for reading and commenting. I shall look up some examples of the above out of interest!

Caren Krutsinger February 26, 2019 at 9:07 AM Gorgeous! The chorus is DARLING! Wendy Watson March 9, 2019 at 4:20 AM Thanks,Caren. I hope you sung along to the beautiful tune!

P.S. Awtry February 26, 2019 at 8:22 AM Beautiful! Sings like a winner :) Wendy Watson March 9, 2019 at 4:23 AM Thank you,P.S. I tried my best! It was a lovely melody to work to.