"THE WEDDING POEM"
 by Alice Bateman

{I originally wrote this for my brother Bruce�s Wedding,
 but you can use it for family weddings just by substituting names.  Alice}


As you stand on the threshold of marriage
I wish you the best, and much more
As you stand on the threshold of marriage
You are waiting to open a door


A door to a future that�s loving
A door to a future that�s bright
A door to a marriage that�s lasting
Because you know it is right


Your families will support you
If things should become rough
Your families will support you
There�s lots of us, we�re tough


I�m glad that I could be here
To share this day with you
I love you, Bruce, you know that
And I love Shannon too


As you stand on the threshold of marriage
I wish you the best, and much more
As you stand on the threshold of marriage
With confidence, open the door


�  1995  ALICE C. BATEMAN

Posted on the Writers' Voice -February 23, 2000

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