Poems for Use in Weddings
Poem No. 1 – Cycles
Wildflowers bloom on a mountainside,
As icy waters on their tumbling ride,
Flow in haste to meet the Sea,
On a cycle that will always be.
Cycles, cycles everyplace,
Even in my life, I face
The fact that cycles often race
With no regard to proper pace.
So I was born and grew up fast,
And now I’m free to love at last,
And need (Bride or Groom’s Name) to complete the chain
Of the cycle that is in my name.
Poem No. 2 – Two Birds
Two birds begin a journey long,
From different points in far off lands;
With a luring urge – in heart a song,
Two novices heed life’s commands.
As they make their great migration,
Their feeble feet turn to taloned hands;
And the two reach their destination
As seasoned travelers in the northern lands.
Still unaware that the other lives,
Each alights upon the very same tree;
And there the two, as if guided by God,
Fall madly in love and marry.
Thus so it is with (Bride and Groom);
Two birds which Heaven’s winds did blow
To this blessed rendezvous of life,
Like the two birds at Capistrano.
Poem No. 3 – The Recipe of Love
The recipe of love must always include
Some herbs and spices for fortitude;
A tablespoon of forgiveness –
A clove of loyalty –
A cup of faith –
And a sprig of honesty;
A pinch of patience –
A teaspoon of trust –
A cup of friendship –
And a bit of lust;
Mix all these herbs and spices well –
No other recipe could ever excel;
Add (Bride’s Name) and (Groom’s Name) for proper effect;
Then saute the whole in two cups of respect.
Poems – Copyright (c) 1983-1996 by Ara John Movsesian