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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 Wedding Gift To Remember

(Here's a good example of what can be achieved. Amy was getting married and her mother, Marlene, wanted to say something special after dinner. Marlene has kindly given her permission for her poem and story to be published)

In My Daughter's Eyes

What is your name: Marlene Goldberg

Who do you want the poem written for: My daughter, Amy

Why do you want the poem written: As my gift to her on her wedding day. I want to read it to her at the reception. I am hoping, Allen, that the final paragraph of the poem can be the last verse of the song I am going to dedicate to her. It is Martina McBride's "In My Daughter's Eyes." The last verse is:

In my daughter's eyes, I can see the future.
A reflection of who I am, and what will be.
Though she'll grow and someday leave,
Maybe raise a family.
When I'm gone I hope you'll see
How happy she made me.
For I'll be there--
In my daughter's eyes.

What are the key messages you would like to send: I want Amy to know how proud I am of her. She has grown up to be a lovely young lady, and I could not have asked for a better daughter. I also want her to know how happy I am that she has chosen Shane to be her husband. I am looking forward to having him as my son-in-law. Amy has been my best friend and has helped me through the most difficult times in my life. She has grown to be thoughtful, respectful, generous and caring.

I want Amy to know how happy I am that she has asked me to walk her down the aisle along with her father. I know that it is time for me to let her go. But I want her to know that letting go does not mean forgetting the past. It simply means moving on to a new and exciting chapter in her life.

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: We spent many weekends camping at Rocky Neck State Park while Amy was growing up. I remember (and miss!) our bike rides at dawn through the salt marsh. Amy was an avid bird watcher and we'd ride through the marsh in search of unusual birds and wildlife. We'd take long walks on the beach or hike the wooded trails throughout the park. Amy and I shared a lot of interests over the past 24 years. We spent many years together in Girl Scouting. Amy loves the outdoors as much as I do. She enjoys camping and being out among nature and wildlife. She can build a terrific campfire, and it is there that we would have our long talks at the end of the day.

Do you have any other comments or thoughts: All throughout her childhood, Amy was a friend to everyone. She was capable of getting along with everyone. She never judged them and tried to see the good in all. Amy loves animals and children. She will be a fine mother someday. At the moment, she is Mom to her three cats--Kuzco, Belle and Stitch.

Amy met Shane, who was raised on a farm in Vermont, while he was going to college in Massachusetts, where we are from. Amy was a cashier at a supermarket by the college. The college was WPI and the store was Price Chopper.

Amy worked at Walt Disney World in Florida, where I now live, for about three years. She worked at the MGM Studios. She will always have a special place in her heart for the Disney theme parks. I hope one day that she and Shane will return to Florida. I want her to know how very much I miss her, and that the door is always open should they decide to return.

What style of poem would you prefer (happy, sad, romantic etc.): Happy!

Please choose which package you would prefer : Ribbon

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts: No

Do you have any last comments or thoughts: Amy and Shane are getting married on a cruise ship on Lake Winnepasaukee in New Hampshire. We vacationed up there in the White Mountains throughout her childhood.

In My Daughter's Eyes

Amy, I wanted you to know that I'm proud of you,

truly, throughout my life, you've been my shining star,

and you've grown up to be a lovely young lady,

Amy, do you know just how wonderful you really are?

I also want you to know how happy I am,

you've chosen a fine husband, so welcome Shane,

and I'm looking forward to having you as my son,

it's nice being a new mother, all over again.

Amy has been always been my best friend,

she's helped me through the most difficult times in my life,

she has grown to be thoughtful, respectful, generous and caring,

and Shane, I know she'll make you a wonderful wife.

I felt very honored to walk you down the aisle,

and sadly, I know it's also time for me to let you go,

but that doesn't mean that we'll forget our past,

and there's a few other things that you should know:

Because this is just a new and exciting chapter,

and I know that we'll remain the very best of friends,

and I'm sure we'll still get to Rocky Neck State Park,

as you know, that's where we shared many beautiful weekends.

I remember and miss our bike rides at dawn,

and our wonderful long walks along the sand,

and Shane, Amy can build a terrific campfire,

and she'll always give you an ear that will understand.

Because she's always got along with everyone,

she never judges and sees the absolute good in all,

and she also loves the outdoors as much as I do,

so get out there and share every waterfall.

I hope you enjoy your long talks around the camp fire,

certainly, I hope you enjoy them as much as I have done,

and just know that my door is always open,

because one day, I hope you'll return to the Florida sun.

But you've come a long way from Price Chopper,

maybe one day you'll work again in a Disney theme,

but in the meantime, just go out and enjoy yourselves,

whatever you do, make sure that you live your dream.

And I didn't really know how to finish this speech,

but I guess this should come as no surprise,

but I think the following words say it all:

it is from Martina McBride's "In My Daughter's Eyes."

In my daughter's eyes, I can see the future.
A reflection of who I am, and what will be.
Though she'll grow and someday leave,
maybe raise a family.

When I'm gone I hope you'll see,
how happy she made me.
For I'll be there--
In my daughter's eyes.

www.agiftofpoetry.com

After the first draft, Marlene kindly replied:

"Hi Allen--The poem is beautiful. Now if I can just read it to her at the wedding reception without crying too much. I have only made a few changes.

Thank you. Marlene"

and once we'd tidied up the second draft:

"Hi! If it is not too long, please use the words from "In My Daughter's Eyes" as the key verse. If it is too long, you may use:

I'd like to begin by looking skywards,

And thanking God in the heavens above.

I know I have been blessed to have shared you,

Amy, I know I have been blessed with your love.

I would like the beach at sunset paper, or if it is not available, the sunset would be fine. Please use the light blue ribbon. It matches the color of her bridesmaids gowns. Her wedding is Cinderella themed.

My personal message is:

Amy--today you and Shane will be married. I am the luckiest mother on earth--not only for having a daughter like you, but to have Shane as my son-in-law. All my love, Mom

I would be honored, Allen, to see this poem on your website. Please do use it, and you need not change a thing. Thank you again for this beautiful poem. God has given you a precious gift.

Marlene"

and after the wedding...

Footnote: Actually written in May 2005 but this further feedback received in May 2006

"Mr. Jesson,

Last year you wrote a poem that was a gift to me from my mom for my wedding day. The poem you wrote was "In My Daughters Eyes".

The poem was a highlight during my wedding day & made a lot of people cry. Everyone asked where my mom got her idea from, and who wrote it. People are still talking about it, and I tell everyone about the beautiful poem that was THE best gift anyone could get for a wedding or any occasion at that.

You have a remarkable talent and I thank you for writing such a timeless and beautiful poem that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Thanks again.
~Amy Magnan"