Words For the Bride and Groom

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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Freeman Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 8:56 AM
"Congratulations Joyce on yet another worthy poem's win! Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 6:10 AM
Congratulations on your win Joyce in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "Epithalamium" Love,Carol
Freeman Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Big Congratulations on your very worthy presentation for third place Joyce. Agape, Moses
Fraser Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Many congratulations Joyce with this lovely poetry gracing third place in Dr.Ram's fine contest >> James :)
Sweetheart Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 7:04 AM
Congrats Joyce on your great win in Dr. Ram's super contest.. an expressive write and joyous win this happy Sunday my friend..with luv..
Mehta Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 6:20 AM
Congratulations for your super win in my contest, Joyce
Bracken Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Great poem. Your imagery and rhyme are both great. Good luck to you in the contest. Shirley
Mehta Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Thanks for supporting my contest, Joyce
Bono Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 4:35 PM
nicely said.If you think my poem The Question Why was sad take a look at my poem Hard Times if you get a chance.I write from my feelings.Hope all is well.
Devonshire Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 3:24 PM
So many marriages are doomed to failure because people put their own interests first. Unions only last when both parties are committed to making each other happy. Before young folks get married, I wish they could read this wise poem. I predict first place! Love, Carolyn
Roberts Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 3:10 PM
thats absolutely beautiful, good luck in the contest
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