I recently attended a beautiful wedding, (only the third wedding of my life!), and I was requested by the mother of the groom to recite some poetry for the occasion. I wrote the following words, in the voice of my friend to his love, and read it aloud at the gathering.)
In dreams we meet a thousand times You and I
We walk by seasides giggling like children Our words drifting in and out like sand and foam and bubbles
And the troubles of our hearts melt quietly aside tide after tide
Life after life I long to reside beside You, Beloved
This Winter too shall fade to Spring and green shoots will ring true for us, Always.
Your beautiful words must have meant so much at their wedding. My middle son marries in May and I was honored that his bride-to-be has asked me to write a poem and to read it at the reception. Writing it won't be the problem but I am not sure I can read it without bawling.
Dear Shaista, Willow said it well. even more beautiful read out loud. My daughter marries this DEcember and I hope I hear beautiful words like this! And how di you feel going to only ypur thrid wedding!?
oh! this is beautiful! thank you for sharing, really thank you. it must have been quite emotional for you uttering these words, even if expressing the feeling of others. kenza
Thanks for leaving a comment on my post:) The literal translation of "kol sana wentom tayebeen" is may you be good and healthy every year. As you mentioned "tayeb" essentially means "good" :)
Looking forward to reading more of your posts. And please don't be a stranger, drop by from time to time;)
Such beautiful words! Adds a really special touch to the wedding. My friend, Janneke was asked to sing at her daughter's wedding and she was truly delighted and so were the guests.
I loved this line: 'Our words drifting in and out like sand and foam and bubbles'. It rolls off one's tongue so easily. It's a beautiful poem. I'm sure the bride and groom were touched by your generosity and creativity.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for joining my blog and I hope to get to know you and your poetry in the weeks and months to come. Good luck and best wishes...
-Jen from Les Filles Giada et Cairo and Folie a Deux
Your beautiful words must have meant so much at their wedding. My middle son marries in May and I was honored that his bride-to-be has asked me to write a poem and to read it at the reception. Writing it won't be the problem but I am not sure I can read it without bawling.
ReplyDeleteIt's especially wonderful read aloud, Shaista. sigh.
ReplyDeletejust lovely and romantic...
ReplyDeleteDear Shaista,
ReplyDeleteWillow said it well. even more beautiful read out loud.
My daughter marries this DEcember and I hope I hear beautiful words like this!
And how di you feel going to only ypur thrid wedding!?
oh! this is beautiful! thank you for sharing, really thank you. it must have been quite emotional for you uttering these words, even if expressing the feeling of others. kenza
ReplyDeleteYour posts never cease to amaze me :)
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful Shaista..just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving a comment on my post:)
The literal translation of "kol sana wentom tayebeen" is may you be good and healthy every year.
As you mentioned "tayeb" essentially means "good" :)
Looking forward to reading more of your posts. And please don't be a stranger, drop by from time to time;)
Thank you, Shaista, for your beautiful poetry and drawings! Rizwan shared your site with me and I'm loving it... inspiring, fresh, light. Beautiful.
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Such beautiful words! Adds a really special touch to the wedding. My friend, Janneke was asked to sing at her daughter's wedding and she was truly delighted and so were the guests.
ReplyDeleteBeautifull and romantic poem, I loved it, made me sight
ReplyDeleteI loved this line: 'Our words drifting in and out like sand and foam and bubbles'. It rolls off one's tongue so easily. It's a beautiful poem. I'm sure the bride and groom were touched by your generosity and creativity.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
It's lovely, and so is the sketch/painting.
ReplyDeleteAnd spring will also fade to winter as they share their lives over the years.
Pretty poem and nice illustration as well
ReplyDeleteWow Shaista! You're such a gifted person! lovely words and the painting is really nice! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem, really lovely. Thank you for sharing it.
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