You Promised With All Your Heart Poem by Loyd C Taylor Sr

The day has finally come; beautiful music fills the air;
The candles are lit, everyone is seated,
A ‘waiting that special hour.

The music stops, guests are welcomed; then,
The pastor prays; 'God, bless this joyous occasion,
In the name of Jesus, Amen.'

The minister says; 'We are gathered here together,
With the friends and family, to hear these two
Exchange their vows of love.'

They smile at each other sweetly for their day now has come;
They then join hands tenderly, for this moment
They have waited for o so long.

The minister says; 'We meet in this holy place of love,
And we're thankful for the day, as we enter
Into the presence of God above.'
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To the man he says; 'Do you take this woman for all days?
Do you promise to love her in all your ways? '
'Do you promise as this ceremony starts? '
And as you look now upon your bride, do you promise
To always keep her by your side? ' He says;
'I promise, with all of my heart.'

To the woman he says; 'Will you love him the same way,
Do you promise to honor, trust and to obey?
And that from him you will never part? '
And do you vow on this special day, to be his now
And throughout all your days? ' She says;
'I promise, with all of my heart.'

As the music plays soft and low, she whispered; 'Sweetheart,
I love you so and I've loved you, right from the start.'
He said; 'I've waited so long to make you my wife,
I'll cherish you for all of my life, He says;
'I promise, with all of my heart.'

The preacher said; 'Now may I introduce to you, this couple
Whose love is true, today, they've become man and wife.'
'And to this man and wife, I wish you joy for all your life,
Since you promised, with all of your heart.'
'You promised, with all of your heart.'

'You may kiss your bride.'


© Loyd C. Taylor

Written for my daughter Edith's wedding