What Love Is Meant To Be

 Aris and Andrew 

Start this adventure six years past

on the day that they both met

For on that day, he put away

all thought of fear or regret

 

He’d held this dream from the minute

of the day they'd become friends

That they would be, held happily

in a marriage that never ends

 

Then just at five fifty seven

he had knelt down upon the green

As all around, a hushed sighed sound

fell across the uncommon scene

 

It had been six years to the day

from that beautiful afternoon

As there he knelt, hoping she felt

as he had 'neath the harvest moon

 

 Only after risking his heart

in hopes that only love can bring

There on the sod, in front of God

gave her his hand clasping the ring

 

To say I was moved is surely

the understatement of the year

For it struck me, as it had she

as both our hearts then shed a tear

 

He had been planning it for months

a treasure for us all to see

And each one knew, so sweet the view

 this is what love is meant to be

 

Author's Note

For making my daughters dreams come true I tip my hat to this boy and the father that raised him.

Reviews

[zainul]

Surprise follows surprise!
The Great Poet of WC gets all poets and writers to see,wish and rejoice the fabulous,wonderful and divine engagement of Aris and Andrew.
Tate, we are all proud to be your friend.
We are all happy to see the graceful event.
We wish Aris and Andrew happiness of paradise.
Wish them a very happy family as their prize.

[Onyia-Ali, Kingsley Chu..]

I must confess, Sir Tate, you really painted a picture with this crafty alternate end rhyme. Congratulations on your daughter's marrage. Your poetry really said it all. Well written.

[MomzillaNC]

Lovely story and beautiful tribute.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Momz

[MomzillaNC]

You’re welcome.

[Einstein Noodle]

fantastic story .. history .. and God bless the man that asks for a daughters hand! ... and sir ... that is God with a capital "G" ... ;)
fathers and the brothers of brides have an instinctual duty to strike fear into the heart, soul and minds of young men that come-a-courting ..
its the brutes .. those prone past rebellion to violence .. and those so far left and paralyzed ... that shun this sacred path .. to ask the dad for his daughters hand in marriage ... and kind sir ... we know when to say NO ..
no wonder you are moved to poetry for this occasion .. your poem is electric and wondrous .. blessings to you all .. i love this poem Tate! be well to all your family!!! :)
E.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Einstein thank you for that i didnt notice But i repaired it. Thank you yes it is the fathers duty to measure and weigh any man who comes a courtin. You know i would hate to be the boy who wants to marry a daughter from these two lol. The bar has been raised to such a height now that it may never be breached.

[Einstein Noodle]

and that's the way it is .. and that's the way it should be ... i find myself as excited for you and your family as i am for my own daughter's upcoming marriage .. and yes .. he asked me first .. so glad (like you) i could say yes .. i think you are a fine young man and i will ... hold you accountable ;)

[Tate Morgan]

Yes that is the way of things and so it should be. Marriage is not a sacrament to be entered into lightly. We all hope it will bloom into a full fledged family with children
running all round.

[Matching Socks]

Awwwwwwww. Love it!
So sweet and romantic. Yay!

[Tate Morgan]

I know it is what every man ever dreamed of for his little girl. thank you

[Matching Socks]

:-) you're welcome.

[melissa]

This is a beautiful poem tate i love this poem

[Tate Morgan]

Thanks my daughter is partial to this one

[melissa]

You're welcome

[MBUYISA]

wow very nice poem. well planned and structured...keep good poems coming

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much I am Tate nice to meet you i sent you a friend request Id be honored if you'd except

[-Scribe in Style-]

Beautiful, so very touching.
Congratulations and best wishes.
Most people wait lifetimes for such a gesture.

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Awww this is wonderful news wrapped in a poem and sealed with living memories of love and life :)

[Tate Morgan]

hi lynn thank you I am happy they are going to have a great life