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Wedding Poem – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
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Wedding Poem – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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After sending a note to Nancy Ness, and receiving such a lovely response, she encouraged me to post something to get me started (a little shy). I just registered as a member in the forums, but have been a "resident poet" since March 13/1999, and a frequent visitor to Ron's site. Unfortunately, due to "very little time" I've never been able to get into the forums previously and interact, but I'm hoping to spend some time here in the upcoming months. I've seen you all grow and watched from a distance for a long time, though am shy to admit, merely been an admirer more than an active participant. I've enjoyed MANY of your poems. Poetry has been my only "sanity saving device" for years. You all look like you have a lot of fun here ... hopefully I can join in and read and share some more soon. I look forward to chatting with you! This is my first poem post to the forum ... I was asked to write and read a poem at my brother-in-laws upcoming wedding and am a little nervous ... comments will be appreciated! ***************** Wedding Poem – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Cherished are the memories that Brought us to this day, For yesterday, was just a “dream” … A “wish” to contemplate. A fantasy where in my mind, A fleeting glimpse I’d see … A vision of the true desires I longed for endlessly. And when I dreamed, I did not know The love I’d feel today; The height of my true feelings, And the depths they would portray. And if I had one wish today, A simple wish t’would be … Is that the love we feel this moment, Lasts eternally. Reality has merged now As you stand here by my side; And as I join your hand in mine, My heart does fill with pride. For as I pledge my love to you, I see in many ways, Reflections of my love for you Are mirrored in your gaze. And by our presence here today, And for the love we share, I thank you for our yesterdays That brought us to be here. But more than this, I vow to you, My wishes yet to come … Tomorrow’s dreams and fantasies, This day that we are one. Tomorrow’s an adventure That we’ll share together now; Our future’s intertwined forever, Through this holy vow. I promise to remember In the future years and days, The love I feel for you this moment … … Dreams fulfilled today. For in the coming years as we Move on, and reminisce, Back to the day I stood with you And promised with a kiss … That blessed are the days that I have looked into your eyes, And felt the warmth and love reflect, The essence of our lives. ***** “Yesterday” we dreamed of what might be; “Today” we validate our love; And “tomorrow” we will cherish the life we have shared as one. /Kit McCallum |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ Well, your pen is certainly not shy. This is a lovely render to present at the upcoming wedding. Welcome to the posting family and we hope to see more from you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sweet Kit~ If this is a sign of things to come you are going to be awesome. This poem is so beautiful and a lovely reflection of what is meant on that day, I'm sure all that listen to this on that special day will think those words beautiful  Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Kit, mayy I say welcome to the Passions Forums. I do hope you will grace us further with your poetry. This is beautiful. Michael |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is absolutely WONDERFUL, Kit...  It's just great to see you here - and for all of the great poets posting with Passions to know that their work is being appreciated by folks who might not be visible to them. I absolutely LOVE the poem - it's superb... as a matter of fact - check your email for a very special greeting...  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 05-01-2000).] |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Kit, this is absolutely beautiful! I'm sure the couple and the guests will enjoy it immensely! Both my daughters got married this previous year. I also wrote them each a poem, but was not able to read them at the ceremonies (each guest received a copy though, rolled up with a ribbon around it), I wish now that I had found the courage to do so, but I have never been a 'public' speaker. I admire that you plan to recite this at the wedding. Welcome to the Forums, Kit! So glad that you have finally decided to actively participate! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 05-01-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Marge, Tracie, Michael, Nancy and Denise ... Thank you so much for starting off my first posting with such lovely comments everyone, and for starting my day with a smile  )I really appreciate it, and wanted to send a special thank you ... I fear this might become addictive! What wonderful feedback on the Wedding Poem. Sure makes you want to keep writing when you know people out there are so encouraging. There's so many talented people to read and comment on in these forums! Thanks again for welcoming me in, and thanks for the special message Nancy! With much appreciation, /Kit |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hello Kit, and welcome to Passions. I have a friend who might be tying the knot - and I would very much like to share this with her if that event takes place. You will, of course, receive all the credit! Wonderful piece here, and please, post more at Passions, for you fit right in. Welcome! Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Welcome to this side of the family tree!! We've got nuts, bananas, fruit and sometimes a flowering bud! LOL I loved your poem, it's absolutely lovely! I look forward to reading more from you here as well as the main site.  |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Sunshine~ Thanks so much, and please feel free to pass the poem along to your friend ... the more the merrier! Poet DeVine~ I'm glad there's no "lemons"! LOL Thanks for the warm welcome and I look forward to reading more of yours and everyone's work! With Much appreciation, Kit |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is lovely!! I hope you plan on staying here a whole long time cos I want to read anything you have written! Share with us, we want you here! Welcome to Passions Forum Family! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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daft Junior Member
since 2000-05-02
Posts 16 |
You wrote a very beautiful poem. I am glad that love is so good & true to you! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Lizzie Thank you for the warm welcome to Passions and kind words ... this is a lovely site and a very nice group of encouraging people. What a positive place to spend some time! ~Daft Yes ... love has been kind to me ... I've been married for 16 years to a wonderful man, and he's my true source for inspiration ... Much appreciation, /Kit |
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msstt Junior Member
since 2000-05-03
Posts 23Huntington,Ind |
I really enjoyed this.And something that I am looking forward too.Tricia |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Kit, I love this. I am glad you came out of hiding, dear! ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Hey Kit, You visited this place as a tourist visited places, You read our poems like the visitor sees sights, Now that you've decided to be one amongst the attractions, Now, may we have the pleasure to be the tourists!!! Keep writing, and WELCOME... By the way, great first post!!! thoroughly enjoyed it. regards, sudhir. In any moment of decision, The best thing you can do is the right thing, The next-best thing is the wrong thing, And the worst thing you can do is nothing. - Theodore Roosevelt |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Tricia Glad you enjoyed the poem ... and best wishes for that happy day in the future for you too. ~Terry I'm glad I came out of hiding ... bet you all didn't know you had secret admirers all this time! ~Sudhir Thank you for the welcoming poem! When I get a bit more time, I'll try to post another. I can see this will be quite addictive! Best wishes, and thanks to all, /Kit |
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Allan Riverwood
since 2001-01-04
Posts 3502Winnipeg |
I must say that I enjoyed this a lot, it was so very sweet and well written. You did an incredible job of making it all come together with perfect meter and flow, and a simple rhyme scheme in contrast. Very impressive work here, Kit. You are destined to be something great, as everyone has already mentioned. Welcome to Passions in Poetry. I look forward to seeing you read, reply and share with the rest of us here in this family! ~Allan Build a man a fire, and he's warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Hello Allan! Well my goodness, here I am saying thank you to a "welcome" one year later. That in itself is simply a wonderful thing. Thanks so much my Deputy Moderator friend, for all these lovely comments, they are very much appreciated! Best wishes, /Kit |
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