Paired

Paired Today the fragrant flowers adorn the aisles and the tables Suit coats and pretty dresses; wedding bells hang from the gables I fix my eyes upon my son and his lovely soon-to-be bride Choke back a tear as the warmth and love fill me up inside I remember holding him just seconds after watching him be born I was just a little older than he is today that snowy January morn Never could I have imagined how much joy that moment would bring From walking, talking, learning, excelling, to watching him place the ring I sure marveled that day, while his mom did all the work I just stared I’m sure she’s looking down, smiling just like me as our young man’s paired Brought together by chance, we knew a thing or two about all that What ended up being our family, began with an innocent little chat Love finds you, doesn’t really work well the other way around Here today it found you both and now forever you will be bound Ready to carry her over your new threshold into your future together Your new home built with love, inside it’s always the perfect weather Maltese mayhem may soon be joined by little voices, playing a big part A growing family that will capture your attention and warm your heart All sparkling in the eyes of the guy who felt the same thing the day he dared To stand before all as you two do today, smiling joining hearts forever paired May you always lay your heads down, free from any troubles or strife Any animosities that popped up earlier, let them go and softly kiss your wife Wake to a new day, full of hope and joy, alongside the one who makes it all seem bright Share the sun when it shines, the umbrella in the rain, be the warm, safe place at night Listen to each other’s dreams, go there together in your mind and see the magic Hold on to them always, kept as a refuge should life throw you something tragic Learn your lovers tells, know thoughts as well as the words that are spoken Prove the rings you place today mean now and forever, not merely a token These vows more than a promise, this love’s a lifetime perpetually shared As you come together, never more to stand alone, two souls forever paired Congratulations kids! I love you both!   Tim Windisch 01/07/2023