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Kit McCallum

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0 posted 2013-04-30 11:04 AM

Hi everyone! My nephew and his bride to be, asked me to write something for their upcoming wedding day next month. I was happy to dust off the pen and have a little something to post here at Passions.

*~*

Wedding Poem – By Your Side

I stand today, in testament to all that we have known,
In witness to the depth and breadth of how our love has grown;
It seems like only yesterday, we dreamed of what might be,
Yet here today, reality is smiling back at me.

I see reflected in your eyes, the yesterdays we’ve shared,
The vast expanse of hopes and dreams we lovingly declared;
We built upon the warmth and trust that kept us ever near,
Embracing all that came our way, which brought us to be here.

For all the tender memories I hold within my heart,
I’m grateful for the past we’ve known and nurtured from the start;
From this day forward, as I build my future by your side,
I’ll cherish every vow we make together as our guide.

I’ll trust and gently nourish all the good within each day,
To share the laughter and the tears, together come what may;
I’ll be your greatest ally, as we journey through the years,
Embracing life, embracing you, no matter what appears.

I’ll honor all your secrets and I’ll love you more each day,
For I’m my best when I’m with you, and all that you portray;
I’ll foster our commitment as we face life hand in hand,
Protecting one another through this new uncharted land.

I’ll join my life to yours and guard this gift you’ve given me,
Your precious love, your tender heart, for all the world to see;
From this day forward, evermore, our future has begun,
A stepping stone to new adventures we will share as one.

Kit McCallum (Detering)

BluesSerenade
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1 posted 2013-04-30 01:25 PM

This is a very special poem indeed. It makes me reflect on the years gone by, and how fortunate I am to love and be loved in spite of all the obstacles...for better or for worse.

Lovely, just lovely....so happy to read you here.

jwesley
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2 posted 2013-04-30 01:52 PM

Wonderful . . . a Hallmark presentation for sure!

jimmy

JerryPat2
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3 posted 2013-04-30 02:09 PM

Well, I know your nephew and his almost bride were overjoyed with this wonderful poetry. You brought everything to a stunning reality as you wrote the lines, and that reality was, and is, love evermore. Very, very good poem.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

Nan

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4 posted 2013-04-30 10:47 PM

Your pen doesn't seem to be dusty at all. This is wonderful.. Of course it is

[This message has been edited by Nan (05-02-2013 07:22 AM).]

JamesMichael
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5 posted 2013-05-01 10:02 PM

You did an outstanding job on this one...right from the heart...James

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6 posted 2013-05-02 01:19 AM

This is just a perfect poem for the happy couple. Jo perry

Kit McCallum

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7 posted 2013-05-02 05:11 AM

BluesSerenade: Thank you for letting me know it gave you pause to reflect BluesSerenade, very much appreciated.

jwesley: Thanks for the Hallmark presentation Jimmy … that would be my dream job, lol.

JerryPat2: Thank you so much for the lovely comment JerryPat, very much appreciated.

Nan: This dusty pen does like to come out of hiding and it sure feels good when it does. Many thanks and a big hug Nan.

JamesMichael: Thank you for the kind words James, it's wonderful to see you.

latearrival: I’m glad you enjoyed Jo Perry, thanks so much for letting me know.

With much appreciation to all,
/Kit

Lighthousebob
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8 posted 2013-05-03 12:23 PM

The past dreams and aspirations, the present moment, bride and groom standing side by side and/or staring into each others eyes speaking their vows, and the future promise are all so beautifully rendered here in your very very lovely and perfectly formatted wedding poem. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Enjoyed!

ebonygirl
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9 posted 2013-05-03 06:24 PM

There is much to celebrate here!
Well done,
Ms. E

Kit McCallum

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10 posted 2013-05-06 01:39 PM

Lighthousebob: Thank you for the lovely comment and for the formatting aspect as well, that's really nice to hear!

Ebonygirl: Thank you so much for the kind words, I appreciate it!

Much appreciation to you both,
/Kit

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11 posted 2013-05-07 09:51 AM

I’ll honor all your secrets and I’ll love you more each day,
For I’m my best when I’m with you, and all that you portray;

I shouldn't be surprised that your words touch me to tears... However long unused, your pen is never dusty, always divine.

Congratulations to your nephew and his bride - may they live the words his aunt has written so beautifully.

Margherita
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12 posted 2013-05-08 06:59 PM

quote:
I’ll trust and gently nourish all the good within each day,
To share the laughter and the tears, together come what may;
I’ll be your greatest ally, as we journey through the years,
Embracing life, embracing you, no matter what appears.

Perfect in its musical harmonious flow, dear Kit. I think indeed that this poem is a wonderful gift for your nephew and his bride, but it would fit to all those who marry and bring happiness on a wider scale. Hallmark is an idea!

Love,
Margherita

Kit McCallum

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13 posted 2013-05-09 03:36 PM

Ruth: It's so nice to hear from you, thank you very much for the lovely comment. Much appreciated.

Margherita: Thank you for the kind words and the flow notations as well Margherita. That's lovely to hear.

With much appreciation to you both,
/Kit

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14 posted 2013-05-10 07:24 PM

So very wonderful. I am sure that they loved it ... I sure do.

Alison

Kit McCallum

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15 posted 2013-05-12 09:36 AM

Alison: Thanks Alison. I saw the kids last night at their stag and doe. Their big day is coming quickly!

Much appreciated,
/Kit

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16 posted 2013-05-14 11:31 PM

Well there sure is no one like you that can play with their feet that is for darn sure.

Are you reciting it?  Let me know if you make it through without a teardrop will you?

They are going to be thrilled Kit, and Ruth also shares with me the favorite lines.  Kudos kiddo!

Carpe' Diem

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17 posted 2013-05-15 12:33 PM

Lovely celebration of love, Kit.
Ida

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18 posted 2013-05-15 09:34 PM

Lovely!! What a wonderful compliment to you.

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19 posted 2013-05-15 09:49 PM

Kit, I love your dust!

Kit McCallum

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20 posted 2013-05-17 02:58 PM

Mysteria: LOL, yup I love playing with my feet and I’m going to recite it at the wedding for them Sharon. I’ll let you know how it goes. Sending a hug.

Marchmadness: Thanks for the kind words, Ida!

Martie: Awww, thanks Martie. It’s great to see/hear from you!

Balladeer: LOL, thank you sweet poet. Wonderful to hear from you Michael. I'm sending a smile your way.

With much appreciation to all,
/Kit

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21 posted 2013-09-11 10:12 PM

A beautiful poem

I very much liked.

-- Used to be rosepetals25 :)

Michael

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22 posted 2013-09-14 02:58 PM

Just precious, Kit.

Michael

nakdthoughts
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23 posted 2013-09-15 04:23 PM

I wish that I would have had words read like this 43 years ago~~

Beautiful

M

mvvenkataraman
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24 posted 2013-09-17 01:00 PM

You are damn youthful, your mind matured
Great rhymes, you have finely captured

You have cemented in general relationship
Between two to stabilize the partnership

In a nutshell, your write is amazing
You have the genius for finely musing.

mvvenkataraman

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25 posted 2013-09-17 05:18 PM

Kit as always you have provided a very lovely keepsake.

Kit McCallum

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26 posted 2013-10-02 12:10 PM

rosepetals36: Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed, respetals36.

Michael: I appreciated your kind comment Michael, thank you very much.

nakdthoughts: Lovely to see you Maureen, and thank you for the thoughtful words.

mvvenkataraman: Thank you for the wonderfully poetic comment mvvenkataraman, much enjoyed.

Sunshine: Wonderful to see you Karilea, thanks so much.

With much appreciation,
/Kit

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