Past To Present And The Start Of Our Future Poem by Elizabeth Sheaffer

Well I was 18 and you were 23
The very first time that you met me
Nobody knew that we were meant to be
But now I know that you’re all I need

The very first date and our plans fell through
Carrabba’s was closed; you didn’t know what to do
With Olive Garden sitting right up the street
There was nowhere else that I wanted to be

(Spoken) : Actually, you were late for work that day
And that didn’t bother you one bit because you said you were having a good time
We talked the whole ride home, and you kissed me goodbye
It was then that I knew I wanted to spend more time with you

I beat you at Scrabble; I beat you at pool
Beat you at Tetris on my PS2
I beat you at putt-putt, and bowling too
But winning doesn’t matter long as I’ve got you

I said “I love you” at your house one night
It seemed too soon, but it felt so right
We haven’t argued, never had a fight
And I know our future’s gonna be so bright

(Spoken) : I can’t count the times that I’ve lie awake
Wishing for the day when I could be with you
Never having to leave or let go
Never having to say goodbye again

I’ve dreamt of this day more than all of the rest
You in your tux, babe, and me in my dress
Of all the things in my life, honey you’re the best
And I know our love is gonna stand the test

So I’ll sing this song, then I’ll say “I do”
Walk back down the aisle right beside of you
I hope and I pray I’ll always be what you need
Only time will tell; we’ll have to wait and see

I was 18 and you were 23
The very first time that you met me
Nobody knew that we were meant to be
But now I know that you’re all I need


[This is a song I've written that I'm planning to sing at my wedding.]