"There are things that we should tell them"

There's things that we should tell them.
We who have dared to sail the wild seas of matrimony
and lived to tell the tale.

Things about hard work and honesty,
Kindness and respect.
Things about ups and downs and every-days,
forgiveness, forebearance,
the virtue of patience.

But look at them.
These two who stand before us
are splendid in their happiness
and beautiful with love.

There's something we should tell them.

GO.

Go out on the wide open waters
of your union,
with the winds of love behind you
and your future
ahead.

GO.

Sail.

Your ship is stong.
Your sails are full.

And we, your community,
friends and family gathered here
to bear witness to
your marriage vow,

We give you our blessing.
We pledge our support,
We offer our love, and

We tell you,

GO.

Sail.

Live.

And cherish each other,

Always.



this poem was written by my friend and neighbor,Kathy. It was read as part of the ceremony at her daughter's wedding this past Saturday.