I wrote up some poetry wedding vows. For MJ, and Melina. Enjoy
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Over at Don's, he had his kitten out on the balcony. From where he lived, he could see the beach wedding about to take place.
"What do you think, kitten? Are you ready to watch your cousin get married?"
Looking up at her godfather, she purred out a sound. As Don went to
answer her, he heard the knock at the door.
"Let's go see who's at our door, kitten."
Opening the door, Don seen Gwen.
"Morning Don. Morning little kitten, how are your teeth this morning?"
"They are much better. Don answered for her. She slept through the night. I was just getting ready to watch my nephew get married."
"I know, it's all over the Hospital, about our Melina becoming a Taylor. I've been told it's going to be a beautiful outside ceremony and reception."
"Would you like to watch it together?"
"That would be wonderful. Thanks for the invite, Don."
Smiling at her, Don noticed she had the cutiest sprinkle of freckles, right above the bridge of her nose.
"What? Is something on my face?"
"No. Sorry, I just noticed you have these cute little freckles on your nose."
"Geez... thanks, I think. I guess I should return the compliment. You are very handsome, and have beautiful white teeth."
Don laughed out loud, as did Gwen. Both realizing how awkward that moment was for both of them.
Back on the beach, Doreen was looking all over for her new waiter.
"Sonya, have you seen my new waiter?"
"No... not since this morning. Did you want me to look for him?"
"No. There is no time. Who put the brides spritzer water on the table already?"
"I'm not sure. Did you want it in the fridge?"
"No. Throw it out please. The bride is to be served with the groom, only when they arrive."
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Yes maam. I'll do that right now."
"Thanks, Sonya. I'm sorry I barked at you."
"It's okay, Doreen. I know how stressed you are. Why don't I call my sister. She'll come help."
"Would she? Oh that would be wonderful. Thank-you."
When Stella, Melina and the rest of the bridal party arrived. They were met up again, with Andrew.
"Alright my little girl. Are you ready to become a bride?"
"I've never been so ready daddy. I love MJ."
Standing under the archway, they waited for the music to begin.
"Son... are you ready?"
"More then ready, grandfather. Look at her, she looks so breath taking."
"She does son. I'm going to sit with your grandmother. Do us proud."
Watching as Melina walked up the aisle, MJ could see her tears. Nearing his side, MJ walked down, as the Priest said...
"Who gives this bride away?"
"I do. Her father."
Placing his daughters hand in MJ's, he walked over and sat down, beside Mac and Stella. As they waited, the Priest began the ceremony.
"Father, you have made the bond of marriage a holy mystery,
a symbol of Christ's love for his Church.
Hear our prayers for
Michael and Melina.
With faith in you and in each other they pledge their love today.
May their lives always bear witness to the reality of that love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
"Amen," replied the guests.
"Melina, I understand you and Michael have written your own vows."
"We have." Facing MJ, Melina said...
"I remember from our sandbox days. From where we use to play. Always you would pull my hair, and set my soul aflame. It was then I knew one day, our paths would once again cross. Leaving us to rekindle our love we thought was lost. I know from your past pain, your heart was slow to heal. But from this day, and each day forward. I will heal your tender wounds. This is my vow to you, my handsome Taylor knight. This is my future promise, as I become your wife."
Looking over at his grandparents, he tried to swallow his own tears, so he could begin his own vow. Lowering his head back to Melina, she gently wiped his tears, as Stella wiped Mac's.
Swallowing again, MJ began...
"Melina, I remember from the past, the emotion in your eyes, I remember as a child, teasing you endlessly inside. Only back then I never realized, it was love that was shinning through. I always thought it was just me, forever pestering you....
Everyone laughed, as MJ continued.
As we grew I knew different, from the moment you stood by my car. I once again pulled on hair, teasing you with my heart. But it was that tragic event, that brought my passion alive in you. For you were the one there, to pull my family and I through. I can remember every moment, as it tore our family tree apart. Leaving us all in fear, that we'd never heal our hearts. It was your bright colored words, that kept our spirits high...
taking a break, MJ tried to control his tears, but his voice cracked, to a near a whisper
. but most of your love, kept me strong, never to fall apart on the inside. I honestly never thought, I could trust another with my heart in their hand. But you helped me move on past that, with your wisdomed words, I finally came to understand. Now that our hands are joined, as we stand before God, family and our friends. I promise to love you, and our children each minute, from each beat that lives within.
Turning back to the Priest, MJ and Melina seen him wipe his tears, as he continued...
"Michael... if you could repeat after me...
"In the name of God, I Michael... take you Melina to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow."
Melina, repeat after me...
"In the name of God, I Melina... take you Michael to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow."
Placing their rings on each others fingers, the Priest said...
"By the power invested in me, in God, and these witnesses, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Michael, you may kiss your bride."
Kissing his bride with all the love, passion, and joy inside him, everyone cheered. As they welcomed the new couple into their holy union.