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A Gift of Poetry. The unique gift for every occasion

Your words, your thoughts and feelings. Captured within a gift, A Gift of Poetry. Presented in a uniquely designed, boxed, hand-made card, with your verse of choice as a key emotional focal point. Truly, a 'once-in-a-lifetime' gift, a gift that inspires the heart and touches the soul.

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A Unique Wedding Gift

"Many of the people (men and woman) said that they teared up

and the single ladies hoped that their fathers would do the

same thing for them on their wedding day."

A great idea for every wedding, A Gift of Poetry

is a truly meaningful way of expressing your

innermost thoughts and feelings.

(Here's a good example of what can be achieved. Werner wanted to say something special to his daughter, Jill, on her wedding day. Werner has kindly given his permission for his poem and story to be published)

Baby Girl

What is your name : Werner Howald

Who do you want the poem written for: Jill - my daughter on her wedding day

Why do you want the poem written: To show the love her Mom and I have for her. Her biological father was not around much as she was growing up (but will be part of the wedding). I moved in 11 years ago and been married to her Mom for 10 years ago. Jill considers me her father as I only see her as my daughter. I want her to know I will always be her dad. Andy is the name of the groom.

I'll be reading this at the wedding reception on Sept 2. 2005. Need this ASAP.

What style of poem would you prefer (happy, sad, romantic etc.): sentimental, happy and sad (same tone as the "letter to my daughter" on your web page)

Please choose which package you would prefer : Unique

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts : Yes

What are the key messages you would like to send: No greater love than a father and his daughter.

Proud and happy I am for her yet a little sad to see her move on.

The honor and privilage I have for being her father.

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: Jill does have a temper. Dancing with the waves in California only to be completely soaked with no change of clothes in the winter.
The time Jill blamed the Garage wall for putting a ding in the car. She was driving.
Disneyworld. Parasailing and horseback riding on the island of St. Maarten.
Swimming with the dolphins in Cozumel. How I cried after dropping her off for her first year of college. Her nickname is "Baby Girl".

Do you have any other comments or thoughts : I can't help but feel a little sad but she has made me very proud. Andy and Jill have been dating for 4 years and Andy has been a part of the family for the last 3.

Baby Girl

Hello, my wonderful daughter,

I've got a few thoughts that I'd like to say,

and I don't think I'll get a better opportunity,

after all, Jill, this is your wedding day.

And I remember, maybe eleven years ago now,

where you solemnly gave me permission to marry your mom,

and through all your dates, dances, and driving lessons,

I'm very proud of the woman that you've become.

And I know I'm not your biological father,

but what we share is something many have never had,

and you know that I think of you as my daughter,

and I'm honored that you consider me your Dad.

I want you to know that I'll always be your father,

even though with Andy, you now have a new life,

I know that you'll both be very happy together,

and I know that you're going to make a wonderful wife.

They say there's no greater love than a father for his daughter,

well, unmistakably, I know they were exactly right,

because although I'm proud and happy to see you move on,

the sun, tomorrow, will have lost some of it's shine, it's light.

Because you've brought sunshine to my every day,

so yes, I am more than a little sad to see you go,

it's a honor and a privilege to be your father,

and while I'm here, there's a few other things you should know.

Andy, watch out!! Jill does have a mighty fine temper,

and if there's a ding, the garage wall might get the blame,

but I cried so after dropping her off for her first year of college,

so maybe "Baby Girl" should really be my nickname.

Because Baby, you're no longer a baby girl any more,

and you look resplendent, with your wings truly unfurled,

and I know that you and Andy will be very happy,

and I wish you all the luck, all the love, in this world.

I hope you two get to dance with the waves in California,

but if it's in winter, please remember to take a change of clothes,

but I guess this is not the end of our memories,

we'll just have to make many more, I suppose.

Because we've swam with the dolphins in Cozumel,

we've parasailed and horseback rode in St. Maarten,

and then of course, I could talk about Disneyworld,

but we should be looking forward, not way back when.

Because I'm sure you two have a golden future,

and you have so many well wishers, just filling this room,

and Jill, I just wanted to say "I love you", "I'll miss you",

but let's drink to your happiness: "The Bride and Groom".

www.agiftofpoetry.com

After the wedding, Werner kindly replied:

"Allen -

So the wedding was on Friday Sept. 2. At the beginning of the reception, I got up to give a speech to my daughter and her (now) husband which I closed with the "Baby Girl" poem. First it was a very emotional time for me and I had to stop and compose myself between verses 5 and 6. But that's not what I really wanted to write you about.

All through the night, everyone I met, complemented me on the speech and said that the poem was one of the most beautiful tributes that I could give. Many of the people (men and woman) said that they teared up and the single ladies hoped that their fathers would do the same thing for them on their wedding day. Of course I mentioned that it was the "A Gift of Poetry" web page and you that made it all possible. The poem was a perfect touch to a perfect day. Thank you again. I still get choked up reading it today.

Again, thank you for everything and you will be hearing from me again real soon. My parents 50th wedding anniversary is in 6 weeks. Yes, you have my permission to publish the poem on your web page and you do not have to change any of the names. I would like to know when it is published so that I can forward the page to others I know are interested.

With all my Gratitude,

Werner Howald"