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chels1315
Beginner August 2015

Poem Help!!

chels1315, 7 April, 2015 at 07:53 Posted on Planning 0 2

My little brother is going to be 11 when we get married in August and i have asked him to read a poem as part of the service which he has said yes to.

However he is abit shy so my mum is going to go up with him, i dont want anything too long but i cannot find anything i like!! Has anyone got any suggestions??

Thank you

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Latest activity by Grace@PEP, 7 April, 2015 at 23:39
  • cez1987
    Beginner October 2015
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    Not sure I can be of any help but is it a religious ceremony or just a civil ceremony and what content would you like? Would you like something explaining what love is or how happy he is for you both? Etc etc

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  • chels1315
    Beginner August 2015
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    Were having a religious ceremony but wanting a little poem about love or happiness! just something simple as dont want to put too much pressure on him.

    ive seen a poem called the eskimo love song ( oh calls me eskimo because im always cold lol) but not sure if it will sound silly if he reads it

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  • Grace@PEP
    Beginner November 2018
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    Here are just a few popular ones. Though the Dr Seuss is probably the most popular.

    THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! Dr Seuss

    You'll be on your way up!
    You'll be seeing great sights!
    You'll join the high fliers
    who soar to high heights.

    You won't lag behind, because you'll have the speed.
    You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead.
    Wherever you fly, you'll be the best of the best.
    Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

    Except when you don't.
    Because, sometimes, you won't.

    But on you will go
    though the weather be foul.
    On you will go
    though your enemies prowl.
    On you will go
    though the Hakken-Kraks howl.
    Onward up many
    a frightening creek,
    though your arms may get sore
    and your sneakers may leak.

    On and on you will hike.
    And I know you'll hike far
    and face up to your problems
    whatever they are.

    You'll get mixed up, of course,
    as you already know.
    You'll get mixed up
    with many strange birds as you go.
    So be sure when you step.
    Step with care and great tact
    and remember that Life's
    a Great Balancing Act.
    Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.
    And never mix up your right foot with your left.

    And will you succeed?
    Yes! You will, indeed!
    (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)

    Mira and the Secret of Happiness

    And what is true for tortoises, is also true for people. If people like each other, they understand each other perfectly, even if they don't' speak to each other. And if they understand how good it is for both of them to be together, they will always live happily together.

    Also if there is a poem that you like that is a little lengthy, remember you can just have him read an excerpt of it, the piece that stands out the most to you.

    There is also the following poem where you put you and your OH's names in blank spaces, if you want to bring some humour into the day and also think it is a cute one for a little brother, as he gets to tease his sister in a good way and also his mother.

    WEDDINGS
    If you go to a wedding, here’s what it means
    No one wears trainers and no one wears jeans
    Your best new clothes are all that you wear
    And everyone in your whole family is there
    Even some cousins that you’ve never known
    And the grown-ups all say “Oh, how much you have grown!”
    So everyone’s sitting in one big room
    (except ______&__________, the bride and groom)
    Then all of a sudden things quieten down
    And music starts playing and people turn round
    And really slowly, _________walks in
    And she’s prettier now than she’s ever been.
    She’s a bride and she’s really great looking today
    (when normally she looks just kind of okay)
    She walks in and stands with her dad for a while
    As _________ her boyfriend, awaits in the aisle
    His hair is all combed and he’s wearing a tie
    And then _______'s mum starts to sniffle and cry.
    And now it comes time for the “get-married” part
    The Registrar says that we’re ready to start
    So she talks and she talks about serious things
    Then their friend Chris steps up holding two rings
    He gives one to the groom and the other to the bride
    Then his girlfriend, Janaki pulls him aside.
    Then _____&_________ kind of look at each other
    And another big sniffle comes from _________'s mother
    And _________&_______put on the wedding rings
    And they talk and they promise each other some things
    They promise that they’ll love each other a lot
    And help one another no matter what
    And be with each other the rest of their life
    Then the Registrar says “Now you are husband and wife”.
    Then everyone’s in such a big happy mood
    And you go to a party with very much food
    Where you dance with some grown-ups and drink some wine
    And then do a conga-dance in one long line
    ‘till _________&_________ drive off in a car
    and everyone’s thinking how happy they are
    So we all yell goodbye and throw handfuls of rice
    Then the whole thing is over. Weddings are nice!


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