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.

[TrimarcoRansome]

Beautiful to see such blossoming love within a society at odds with itself...The best things in life truly are free....Stunning penmanship as always,Tate. Bravo!

[Cassie]

awwwwwwwwww!!!!!! this is so beautifully done, an engagement that was really surprising, wow!!! Good one Tate as usual, you captured my emotions to say the least. I wish your daughter and new son in law happiness

[Pax]

the story is sweet and romantic... inspired by real events, it must be beautiful and admirable to watch them...

you have a beautiful family my friend...
keep them close and loved...
thanks for sharing such awesome piece...

[Sunni Davis]

Thats so sweet! I'm a sappy romantic but its so rare to see it these days. Romance is truly a lost art. It seems like your daughter will be showered with love and romance for the rest of her days. How wonderful for her. Best wishes for a long and happy relationship for them!

[David Scott]

Great story here Tate!
I am so happy your daughter has a man that will meet the high standers of affection you have shown her.
It speaks well of you, your daughter and the Andrew that he felt you were an honorable man and he was able to show his honor in being humble enough to actually ask for your daughter's hand.
Yes, this circle of family and friends is what love was meant to be. To be strong and lasting the two need the support of their foundations in faith, family and friends.
Wonderful beginnings...

[L.Edward]

Very touching piece. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment form your family life. Congratulations!!

[Im His Daughter]

Aww brilliant, Congrats Daddy Tate, Aris & Andrew!! So touching & amazing!!

[Barbara Walker]

What a wonderful story in poetic form. In the third stanza, last line, the word should be "planned" but that's the only correction I see. This kind of story just makes my heart smile!

[Kelly M.]

This was beautiful! I love the first picture you showed :) So lovely.