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30th Wedding Anniversary Gift

allenjesson — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:30:09 +0000

"Good Morning Allen: I think the poem is beautiful. I like the draft, so proceed with the order as is. I have no objections to publication of the poem as is. I really like the verse, Because the love, honor and commitment, well, that's what you solemnly promised to one another, and now 30 years later, you've proven those words, yes it's true, you're soul mates, the other's lifetime lover. Thank-you so much for all the effort and personalization you brought to the couple. Warm Regards, Beatrice Ann Flynn, RN, MS"

30th Wedding Anniversary Gift - Love, Honor + Commitment

(If you're looking for the perfect anniversary gift then here is a good example of what can be achieved. Beatrice wanted something special for her good friends, Richard and Linda, to help celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Beatrice has kindly given her permission for her story to be published).

What is your name : Beatrice Ann Flynn

Who do you want the poem written for: Richard and Linda Detwiler/friend of Linda since Junior High School

Why do you want the poem written: 3oth wedding anniversary celebration.

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

Please choose which package you would prefer : Ribbon

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts : Yes

What are the key messages you would like to send: The enduring love, honor, committment of the couple. (Past, Present, Future). Celebration of the couples love. Their loving daughters, Kristin and Meredith.

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: I remember the morning of the wedding. All of the bridesmaids getting dressed in their seafoam gowns, at the bride's home. The weather was crisp and clear. The bride so calm and collected, anticipating her big day, with friends and family. Her mother beaming with joy and her father so proud to be walking his only daughter down the aisle that day. The beautiful church, and the tradiitonal wedding march, played as bride walked down the aisle.

Do you have any other comments or thoughts : This is a 30th wedding anniversary celebration.

Love, Honor and Commitment

Hello, Richard and Linda. Gee!
You've been good friends of mine,
and I thought I should tell you that, but
it may take more than just the one line…

Linda, we've been friends since Junior High,
yes, a lot of water under the bridge since then,
but I'll never forget your magical wedding,
why not? Let's have a look at way back when…

I remember the morning of the wedding, the
bridesmaids, each resplendent in their sea-foam dress,
if I recall correctly, the weather was crisp and clear, a
good sign, for what was to become, a lifetime of happiness.

Linda, you were just so calm and collected,
you seemed happy to anticipate your big day,
you were surrounded by friends and family,
and we all heard "I do", when you had your say.

I remember your mother beaming with joy,
and your father was proud to walk that aisle,
of course, you were his only daughter, so
it's no wonder he wore such a very big smile.

The beautiful church, the traditional wedding march,
yes, I don't think there's been a more beautiful bride,
and I know that Richard couldn't have chosen finer,
I know he couldn't - even if he'd tried.

Because the love, honor and commitment, well,
that's what you solemnly promised to one another,
and now, 30 years later, you've proven those words, yes,
it's true, you're soul-mates, the other's lifetime lover.

I know that your love, honor and commitment will live on,
because truly, you are a personification of God's love,
and I know I've been blessed to have shared you,
I know that I've been blessed by the heavens above.

I know you're so proud of Kristin and Meredith,
rightly so, they are a credit to the pair of you,
and Richard, Linda, I just wanted to say 'thank you',
yes, I'm very grateful for all that you do.

Because you've always been there for me,
and when it was tough, you put up your hand,
and when all else was flailing around me, you
calmly gave me an ear that would understand.

I also wanted to say Happy 30th Anniversary,
I guess that's really what these words are for,
here's to you, Richard and Linda, you're truly wonderful,
and here's to your everlasting love, for evermore.

Beatrice kindly replied:

Your thoughts and feelings, poetically wrapped in every verse.

"Mr. Jesson,
Thank you so much for the poem. I received it yesterday and Rob and I both loved it. It was packaged so nicely and attractive. Rob loved the poem. He said it was the most original and most thoughtful thing anyone had ever done for him. He loved it. Thank you so much!! Thanks again, Hannah Frampton."

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Funeral Poems - Footprints Still

allenjesson — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:12:06 +0000

What is your name : MARCIA GUTIERREZ

Who do you want the poem written for: MY BROTHER MICHAEL D PINEDA

Why do you want the poem written: I WOULD LIKE TO PUBLISH THE POEM IN OUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER AS A REMEMBRANCE TO MY BROTHER ON THE 10TH YEAR OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH (APRIL 7, 2008); WHICH ALSO HAPPENS TO BE MY BROTHER MARK'S BIRTHDAY.

What style of poem would you prefer (happy, sad, romantic etc.): HAPPY THAT WE HAD MICHAEL IN OUR LIVES FOR 35 YEARS; BUT SAD TOO BECAUSE OUR TIME TOGETHER WAS TO SHORT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIS DAUGHTER CAITLIN.

Please choose which package you would prefer : Deluxe

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts : No

What are the key messages you would like to send: HOW MUCH HE IS MISSED; HOW PROUD HE MUST BE LOOKING DOWN AT HIS BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER; CAITLIN IS INVOLVED IN VOLLEYBALL AND THEATER AT SCHOOL. WHAT A GREAT DAD HE WAS WHILE HE WAS HERE ON EARTH AND HOW MUCH WE ALL MISS HIM.

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: MICHAEL WOULD CALL MY MOM ON HIS DAYS OFF FROM WORK AND INVITE HER TO LUNCH AND IT WOULD ALWAYS BE AT MCDONALD'S SINCE THAT WAS CAITLIN'S FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT. WHEN IT CAME TIME TO PAY HE WOULD SAY MOM, "I DON'T HAVE ANY MONEY WITH ME YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY." SATURDAYS WERE ALWAYS HIS AND CAITLIN'S DAY FOR FATHER/DAUGHTER BONDING TO DO WHATEVER SHE WANTED TO DO.

Do you have any other comments or thoughts : HE LOVED TO WALK THEIR DOG IN THE EVENINGS AND CAITLIN WOULD RIDE HER BICYCLE AND THEY WOULD GENERALLY END UP GOING TO GET ICE CREAM; HE LOVED SPENDING TIME WITH HIS DAUGHTER CAITLIN. MICHAEL AND CAITLIN WOULD RIDE THEIR BICYCLES ON THE SHUNGA TRAIL. I HOPE THOSE ARE MEMORIES SHE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BECAUSE I KNOW AS SHE GETS OLDER MEMORIES OF HER DAD WILL FADE. WHEN MICHAEL DIED HIS BEST FRIEND SAID, "I TRUSTED MICHAEL WITH MY LIFE I DID NOT KNOW I COULD NOT TRUST HIM WITH HIS OWN." SUCH A PROFOUND STATEMENT!

Footprints Still

Michael, We can't believe it's been ten years, yes,
ten years since you chose your way to die,
and now the anguish is as tough as ever,
we’ll explain that, or at least we will try.

You see, there is not a day that goes by,
you're always with us, right here, in our soul,
but your leaving certainly left a gap,
more than a gap, a large gaping hole.

April Seventh, Nineteen Ninety Eight,
a date that's forever etched in our minds,
the day when you chose to end your anguish,
but justify it? The words are hard to find….

We know you suffered in painful silence,
and yes, there must have been sad, private tears,
but we are sad too, our time was cut so short,
even though we did share your thirty five years.

Boy! It was really tough on everyone,
but Caitlin, well, she struggled to stand tall,
but time is such a fine and careful healer,
and now she excels with a volleyball.

She's also quite the actress, don't you know?
Of course you do, you approve from up above,
but she knows you were a great Dad, short lived,
but even so, you were very generous with your love.

Mind you, Mom got to pay for McDonalds,
some invite, as she always got to pay,
but we know you loved your time with Caitlin,
father, daughter, every Saturday.

We hope she gets to keep some memories,
because, like footprints, after time, they fade,
but those Saturdays were very special,
a time when you laughed, rode and played.

Your best friend said he trusted you with his life,
his heartfelt words drew solemn applause,
and there were tears in his eyes when he spoke:
Trust? Life? He could not trust you with yours.

But it's now been ten years and counting,
and the scars are still there, and sometimes we still even weep,
just know that the time we shared was precious, yes,
Michael, your memory, we shall safely keep.

And we just wanted to say farewell for a while,
because life goes on, here on planet Earth,
just know, that a decade later, you're still missed, yes,
we did appreciate your true and honest worth.

As we know, life is not forever,
yes, the time, it only goes one way,
and everyone will leave this earth,
everybody has that final day.

And all that is ever left,
are the memories to hand,
to treasure against the tides of time,
like footprints, ten years on, still, in the sand.

Marcia responded to the final verification email:

"Hello! Everything looks great! Thank you for the beautiful poem; I am sure my family will love it.

Fondly, Marcia"

Graduation Poem For Daughter

allenjesson — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:42:26 +0000

(This is a good example of just what can be achieved. Holly wanted a graduation gift for her daughter Brooke. This gift was made all the more special because Brooke's father had sadly died the year before…)

"I love it. This is beautiful and hits everything thank you so much . Yes you can publish if you wish and the story. Her father was the fire chief in our little town, I dont think I mentioned that for the poem. Holly Kelley" (in the end we decided not to use the fire chief information and just went with the first draft).

What is your name : Holly Kelley

Who do you want the poem written for: Brooke

Why do you want the poem written: Brooke is graduating this year and she is very special to me . We have had some rough times but she has been my rock since my husband, her dad died on 1-1-07
I want her to know how much I love her and how much her father loved our little red headed girl, she has a beautiful smile and lots of love

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

Please choose which package you would prefer : Deluxe

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts : Yes

What are the key messages you would like to send: I want her to know that I am so proud of her . How beautiful my red head has become, a beautiful strong woman. I want her to go toward her dreams and stay true to her heart . I want her to learn to forgive when there are times in her life that she needs to . I want her to know that her father loved her so much. That he is smiling and crying watching her on her special day

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: Since 1995 to 2006 her and her dad never missed a father , daughter dance. To going on a family vacation and her having to wear her brothers underwear and her singing I have a pocket ( she was only 3 ) She loves sports and is great a softball, and when she hurt her knee in a basketball game, watching her dad pick her up and throw her over his shoulder and take her off of the court was a tear jerker. She has such a beautiful smile

Do you have any other comments or thoughts : I just want her to know how much I love her, respect her, and how proud I am
of her. She has been there for me and I want her to know that I will always be there for her.

Never Missed

Brooke, I know we've gone through some valleys,
but I want you to know, you make me very proud,
and I want you to know how much I love you, and
if your Dad was here, he'd say that right out loud.

Because your father loved his little red haired girl,
but today, you are looking all, just so grown up to me,
and Brooke, I just wanted to thank you for being you,
you've made my world a much better place to be.

I want to say I'm proud of you, but
to be honest, I'm not sure where to begin…
because you've been my rock since your Dad died,
'though, even in the tough times, you still made me grin.

Because you have a beautiful smile, you're filled with love,
and that love shines from your very within, right out,
and before me, I see a beautiful redheaded woman,
a woman who has taught me what true love is all about.

You've been so strong for me, my granite,
but from today, I want you to go forward and up,
we've both had our fair share of unhappiness, so,
now it's time to drink from life's bountiful cup.

So, please go on boldly, towards your dreams,
and always, always, stay true to your heart,
yes, you're also going to have to learn to forgive,
but it's not hard once you try, go on, make a start!

So, we're sorry you had to wear your brother's underwear,
but that's what you get on vacation, I suppose,
but I'll never forget you singing "I have a pocket"
but I'm glad it wasn't a singing career that you chose.

Because you're just so good at softball and basketball,
although when your Dad carried you off, that made me cry,
and Brooke, I just wanted you to know what you mean to me,
or at least, I wanted to give it my very best try.

You see, I love you, I respect you, I'm proud of you,
you've been there for me and I'll be for you, right back,
because I am so proud of my beautiful, redheaded woman,
you're so talented, in this life, you've certainly got the knack.

So use your heart and those talents wisely my girl,
and then you can have it all, here on planet Earth,
and in the meantime, just know that you're truly loved, yes,
your Dad and I really appreciate your true and honest worth.

Because I know that your father loved you so,
and he's here, smiling, crying, watching you, today,
and if I said that I love you too, I'm proud of you,
then I don't think I'd have much left to say.

Apart from: Sometimes we can't control life,
yes, some things happen, purely by chance,
but on other matters, we are our own masters,
that's why your Dad never, ever missed a dance.

Copyright Allen Jesson 2008
www.agiftofpoetry.com

Holly kindly replied:

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The Creative Process Explained

allenjesson — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:34:15 +0000

Inspired by your thoughts and feelings, every gift is uniquely written.

Once you have agreed the drafts, your gift is boxed and tied with ribbon.

Your card is inside, wrapped in tissue and sealed

to reveal your favorite verse, the focal point

for the front of your uniquely designed, handmade card.

You untie the ribbon…

to reveal your personal message…

and your thoughts and feelings, poetically wrapped in every verse.

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Funny 50th Birthday Poem

allenjesson — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:40:29 +0000

Hi - When you're searching for a funny 50th birthday poem, it can be very hard to find exactly the right words to fit the person whose 50th birthday it actually is. You want to make it funny, special, uplifting - right? That's where I can help. Hello, my name is Allen Jesson and I write funny gift poetry for every occasion, including funny 50th birthday poems. This is one of the more funny and inspirational fiftieth birthday ideas, so if "past it" and "over the hill" springs to mind, then you're in the right place. After 50 years on the planet, there's a lot to write about. Everyone has their foibles, their character traits, their annoying little habits. Now, all of these (and much more) can be built into each funny 50th birthday poem. Now, of course, as every poem is uniquely written, so every funny 50th birthday poem is different, obviously including all the funny, personal and embarrassing moments that you wish to use. To be honest, although the poems can be 'roast', I always include a 'toast', rounding off the poem with some heartfelt sentiments (because the birthday boy or girl is obviously important to you or else you wouldn't be looking for a funny 50th birthday poem to mark this important milestone, would you?). Anyway, enough of the preamble, here is an excellent example of what can be achieved:

A funny 50th birthday poem for a special sister-in-law celebrating her 50th Birthday

Q3: Who do you want the poem written for ?
A3: my sister-in-law who is turning 50.

Q4: Why do you want the poem written ?
A4: She is a special person to me and I can't be there to celebrate with her this weekend.

Q5: What are the key messages you would like the poem to send ?
A5: caring person, grown to take challenges in life, recognizes beauty in the world when taking her hiking adventures and doesn't let risk slow her down! Counting on her for support during hard times.

Q6: Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share ?
A6: Falling down a crevace during her hiking adventure. WRiting poetry about her thoughts as she climbed 14,000 feet and felt close to her mom.
Happy - 2 beautiful children who were adopted.
Embarassing - burning the pot on the stove, forgetting to turn the stove off!
Sad - losing her mother to cancer 18 years ago.
Memorable - matrimonial lawyer for over 10 years.

Q7: Do you have any other comments or thoughts ?
A7: Susan has a great sense of humor so it can be light and happy. She enjoys life and doesn't let age stop her. I want her to know how much she means to me and her brother, Larry.

Hike It!

I'd like to tell you a story,
I think it'll be one you like,
because it's about a special person,
and a rather special hike.

Life has plenty of valleys,
with many a mountain to climb,
sometimes its hard to find the track,
at others its hard to find the rhyme.

But you are such a wonderful person,
you've risen to the challenges in your life,
a successful career, a beautiful home,
you're a caring Mom and a loving wife.

But life doesn't always go to plan,
you can get stuck in a crevice or two,
but you've always kept calm and collected,
you've always known just what to do.

And we all miss your Mom so very much,
life can't always be a calm and placid sea,
but it's nice that you felt close to her,
when climbing (and rhyming) your poetry.

You are a genuine and caring person,
you've been there when it mattered the most,
we all know that we can rely on you,
you're like a dependable leaning post.

You've been both judge and jury,
counselled many a case over so many years,
you've waded through rivers of emotion,
and probably sailed across a lake of tears.

It must have been hard for you,
reading those lines each and every day,
and then to come home each night,
and not act out the words in the play.

And now your Fifty years are up,
that's about 17,250 days,
but you're still growing so much,
you're growing in so many exciting ways.

And you're a bit of a roamer,
everybody knows that you love to rove,
but beware that two pots and an absent mind,
usually make for a very hot and smoky stove !

And we wonder at your wandering,
off you go when the weather is fine,
wandering into a rock or two,
or wandering right across the line !

So we wanted to wish you the best,
that is what these lines are for,
just know that we love and care for you,
and wish you at least another fifty more.

And as this sentiment comes to an end,
we hope indeed that you like it,
because we have one last wish for you:
Go chase your dream, GO Hike It!

Copyright www.agiftofpoetry.com 2008

"Hi - I loved the poem but I do have some alterations for it….."

(Note from Ed: We went to the fourth draft - but as the man said - satisfaction is always guaranteed !

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10th Anniversary Gifts

allenjesson — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:26:00 +0000

This is EXACTLY what can be achieved for a 1st anniversary, a 10th anniversary, in fact, A Gift of Poetry makes the perfect gift for any anniversary. (Scott has kindly given his permission for their story to be told).

What is your name : Scott

Who do you want the poem written for: My wife of 10 year, Debbie

Why do you want the poem written: I love my wife with all my heart a soul. I don't nearly say it or show it enough and I want to do something very special for our 10 wedding anniversary May 16th

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

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: That I love my wife with each passing day and year, that I am overjoyed at the family we've created( we have twin sons that will be 3 in 3 months). I want her to remember the laugher and the tears we've shared (we lost 3 children before our boys were born). That I am ever so grateful for all she does for me and my sons each day.

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: Our cruise to the caribbean and our honeymoon in Bermuda, our special times with our dear friends, our special dinners after picking her up from work on fridays when she worked!

Do you have any other comments or thoughts : I know you create a million of these each year, my marriage has had its share of for better or worse since 1998 and I want to do something extra special for my wife on this 10th anniversary.

For Better Or For Better

I know I don't say it often enough, and

I don't share what's here, in this beating heart,

but I did want to take a few rectifying moments.

So, where on Earth, could I possibly start?

Maybe I'll begin by looking skywards,

and thanking those in the heavens above,

because I know I've been blessed to have met you,

yes, I know that I have been blessed with your love.

And I assure you, that love is so returned,

in truth, I love you with all my heart, all my soul,

for with you in my life, I feel, I am, complete, yes,

you are the one that makes me completely whole.

And I wanted to do something special for our 'tenth',

because these ten years past, have flown by in a haze,

but I know that I will look back on this time, and

yes, I'll think of them as some of our testing days.

That's not to say the future isn't looking rosy,

because it is, of that I am just so very assured,

but these last ten years, well, it's where love grew,

it's where our love blossomed, and nicely matured.

As I love you more with each and every passing day,

and the years just mark how much that love has grown,

I am so overjoyed with the family that we've created,

yes, I'm very grateful for all the love that you've shown.

Because through that love, the twins were given life,

and I can't believe that, so soon, they will be three,

but Debbie, I did just want to thank you for being you,

to thank you for making our worlds a great place to be.

But let's not forget the laughter and the tears that we've shared,

because hills and valleys make up just who we are today,

and for one moment, let us remember our lost little souls, but

let's not dwell on the past (because I have so much to say):

Because I'm just so grateful for all that you do,

truth, I'd like to thank you for all that you've done,

your love has been my inspiration, my light,

in every way, you've been like my morning sun.

And we've shared so many wonderful moments,

in truth, there are just too many to individually list,

just know that each and every one is precious,

no, there's not one that I would have missed.

We've enjoyed so many trips to the NJ shore, and

you make our family holidays extra special every year,

we've come a long way from those times at Grandma's,

and how we really met shall remain a secret, have no fear.

Remember all the laughs that we've shared? At times,

yes, all we can do is laugh, with tears running down our face,

but then again, with our home and my "Master Plan", well,

we've turned this world into a funny, exciting and dramatic place.

Like our wonderful cruise to the Caribbean,

and let's not forget Bermuda, gee, what a time!

But I also enjoyed our special Friday dinners,

Debbie, thanks for putting the reason in my rhyme.

Because you, like these words, are totally unique,

and they will never, ever, be repeated on this Earth,

and Debbie, I just wanted to say "I love you", yes,

I do appreciate your true and honest worth.

We've shared so many special times with friends,

but do you know? When we're alone, I like it the best,

because I know we've had our share of ups and downs,

for better or for worse, yes, I think we've passed that test.

So, let's make the next ten for better or for better,

yes, let's forever and a day, bask in glorious sunshine,

because to be honest, I wouldn't change a day of it,

yes, indeed, I'm very proud of that wife of mine.

And I just wanted to say "I love you", Debbie,

I've never really said just how wonderful you are,

just know that if my love for you were a distance,

well, it would reach way beyond the furthest star.

I also wanted to say Happy 10th Anniversary,

I guess that's really what these words are for,

here's to you, Debbie, you're truly wonderful,

and here's to our everlasting 'betterness', for evermore.

Scott kindly replied:

After the first draft….

Allen- thank you- I love it- I am hoping to make 1 change and a few adtns if I may?

Can we change the word morbid to something more like

"but let's not dwell on the past" (because I have so much to say):

Also- I neglected to mention the following that I;'d like to add to the poem

1) Our multiply trips to the Nj shore

2) How my wife make's family holidays extra special every year

3) The laughter we've shared - sometime we get into these moods where all we can do is laugh!

4) Our special times at Grandma's house when we were dating

5) Our own home which has been completely remodeled in and out over the past 9 years

6) The 'secret' of how we REALLY met. - {Withheld}

7) My "master plan"

Let me know- sorry for not including this earlier- when you read about your own life on paper, it tends to drum up additional memories. I must say; however, you captured the essence of my feelings and our life to date.

Let me know- thank you AGAIN Scott

After the second draft….

Allen- looks great and thank you for the revisions- I know I have to pick out some things in order to complete this, Can you tell me what else you need of me and I'll reply so you can send the finished product to me?

Thank you

Scott

PS- As to publishing this on your web site- am fine with so long as our full names are not used…..

Thank you again - I've already shared your website with a few people so hopefully you'll get some business from it.

Scott

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Paper Gifts For First Anniversary

allenjesson — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:12:19 +0000

Just to let you know that I've started a new blog and guess what? It focuses on paper gifts for first anniversary. So, if you have a first anniversary rapidly approaching and you are looking for paper gifts for your first anniversary please check it out. You should, as paper is the traditional first anniversary gift…

First Anniversary Gift

allenjesson — Sat, 03 May 2008 07:07:56 +0000

(If you're looking for the perfect anniversary gift then here is a good example of what can be achieved. Allana wanted something special for her husband Barry to help celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Allana also wanted a traditional first anniversary gift, i.e. a gift made out of paper. Allana has kindly given her permission for her story to be published).

"Thank you so much! You are so talented. I love it! I also love the title =). I hope you don't mind, but I made a few changes to make it sound more like me talking to him, so here they are…

As God Planned (traditional first anniversary gift)

What is your name: Allana Saunders

Who do you want the poem written for: Barry Saunders, my husband

Why do you want the poem written: This is for our 1st wedding anniv. We were married May 6, 2007. I wanted to do something special and thoughtful and this is perfect since the traditional 1st anniv gift is "paper".

What style of poem would you prefer (happy, sad, romantic etc.): Happy, romantic (preferably with a little humor)

Please choose which package you would prefer : Deluxe

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts : Yes

What are the key messages you would like to send: This first year of marriage has been amazing! I appreciate him sooooo much. I am so grateful to God for giving me such a wonderful husband. He is the most wonderful husband in the whole world…for being so loving, so caring, for making me feel so loved and appreciated, for being an amazing provider, for doing the dishes after dinner, for making the bed only because he knows it makes me happy, and for making me laugh non-stop. He has made me the happiest woman in the world and it is an honor and a priviledge to be his wife. I am excited about spending the rest of our lives together and so grateful that I have him to go through life with. He truly is, and always will be "the love of my life."

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: We actually knew each other for about 5 or 6 years before we started dating. He had a girlfriend, then I had a boyfriend, then he flirted with me a lot (and I flirted back a little) then on Superbowl Sunday 2005 he asked me out and I said "no". And then Superbowl Sunday 2006, he asked me out again and I said "yes". So, needless to say, Superbowl Sunday has a special meaning to us. I am so glad he was persistent. We both agree it happened when it was suppose to in God's perfect timing.
He proposed at the 2007 Salsa Challenge and Margarita Mix-off in Tempe, Arizona on March 24, 2007 where he is the reigning Margarita Champ for several years. He rode in on a donkey, dressed up as a mexican (he has blond/light brown hair and very blue eyes) named "El Barracho". I had no idea it was planned. I was completely shocked when he got me up on stage in the middle of his performance and asked me to marry him. And of course I said YES (how could I turn down the 3 kt diamond - haha).
Everyone said (and says) the 1st year of marriage is the toughest. Well we have been through some major losses (my stepmom passed away right after we were married and we lost our baby when I was 11 weeks pregnant) and even through all that and the normal adjustment stuff, we both agree it has been a wonderful year and was not hard. Sure, we had a few challenging moments, but they only made us learn more about each other, about ourselves, made us grow, and made us stronger…individually and as a couple.

Do you have any other comments or thoughts : We got married at 36 years old and I always told my single girlfriends (and still do) that when we meet the right person it will all be worth it…the yucky dating stuff you go through. I always believed that, and now Barry has proved it and I can tell all my single friends "That he was definitely worth the wait" and worth everything I had to go through to get to him =). I would do it all over again, but I would get to him sooner!!!

As God Planned

My love, I wanted to get you something special,

you know, traditional, made of paper, that sort of thing,

because after our first glorious year of marriage,

I know that you're my all, truly, my everything.

We've come such a long way in such a short time,

I just can't believe how quickly this year has flown,

but I do just want to thank you for being you,

I'm very grateful for all the love that you've shown.

I'll never forget our very perfect wedding day,

that beautiful sunday, May 6th, 2007,

that was the day I married my perfect match,

the day, here on Earth, I found my idea of heaven.

Our first year of marriage has been amazing,

please know that I appreciate all you've done,

because your love has been my inspiration, my light,

in every way, you've been like my morning sun.

I am so grateful to God for giving me such a husband,

wonderful, powerful, yet so very gentle, so very kind,

I want you to know that I appreciate you sooooo much,

you are always in my heart, you are always on my mind.

You really know how to make me feel loved,

I think you're the best husband on Earth,

and my sweet Barry, I just want to say "thank you",

I do appreciate your true and honest worth.

You're so loving, so caring, an amazing provider,

in the lottery of life, I've really picked a winner,

a man who makes the bed, just to keep me happy,

one that also, thankfully, does the dishes after dinner.

You have made me the happiest woman in the world,

you make me laugh so hard my sides do ache,

it is an honor and a privilege to be your wife,

in my life, you are simply the icing on the cake.

I'm so excited about spending the rest of our lives,

because I know, undoubtedly, that we'll be together,

I am so grateful that I have you to go through life with, and

when that's done, I know our love will last forever and ever.

So I want you to know that I love you to pieces,

I am just so very proud to be called 'your wife',

and for the record, and never, ever doubt this,

you are my one and only, the love of my life.

They say that all good things come to those who wait,

and I'm so glad that you didn't accept my first "no",

because my true love rode in on a donkey, and

I love my El Barracho, more than you'll ever know.

Actually, you can dress up as a Mexican anytime,

as long as you have three carats in your hand,

but seriously, I'm so glad that I waited for you,

but then again, our love is just as God planned.

And I know we've had some ups and downs this year,

but hey! Who says that life is all a rose filled dream?

Just know that I love you very, very much, and so

does God, as He obviously planned us as a team.

And our challenges have only made us stronger,

we are so united, so in love, soul mate to soul mate,

and as I tell every one of my still single friends: "Yes!

Barry was definitely worth the wait!"

And I just want to say Happy 1st Anniversary,
that's really what these words are for,

here's to you Barry, you're truly wonderful,

and here's to our everlasting love, for evermore.

"Thanks again for the awesome poem. You are welcome to use it as an example. It was from seeing your example that I knew you would do an amazing job with the information given…and of course you did =). I will now go to the links you gave me and pick out the card, paper, favorite verse, etc. Thanks again and I will be looking forward to hearing back from you very soon. Allana"

Wedding Poem

allenjesson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:13 +0000

"Hi Shelley & Allen,

We just wanted to tell you Thank You. My mother in law loved the gift. She said she has never in her life received anything that has touched her as much - that's saying it all! She felt it was so personal and well written…for a second she actually thought me and my husband wrote it ourselves (we wish) LOL.

Once again, Thank you for helping us find the perfect gift.

Sincerely,

Liraz & Adam Rikman

:)"

What is your name : Liraz & Adam Rikman

Who do you want the poem written for: Adam's mother, my mother-in-law

Why do you want the poem written: We were recently married on Feb. 5, 2008. Everything that happened at the wedding was thanks to her, she did it all. Ever since the wedding, I have been looking for the perfect gift to express how much she is loved and appreciated. Something different that she can hold on to and cherish. I want her to feel loved and know how special she is every time she reads it.

What style of poem would you prefer (happy, sad, romantic etc.): I think a combination of happy and sentimental would be perfect to express our feelings.

Please choose which package you would prefer : Deluxe

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts : Yes

What are the key messages you would like to send: Usually you are supposed to "Hate" your mother in law. Well, I am blessed because I LOVE mine. She is truly like a second mother. Always there to help, listen and give good advice but at the same time never forces her opinions onto us, allows us to make our own decisions. She is a great mother to her children and an amazing grandmother to her grandchildren. Makes me and my other sister-in-law feel like we are her own daughters. She is intelligent, warm, loving, giving and every other positive term you can think of.

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: While planning for the wedding, as I mentioned she did most of the work. Both myself and my husband were working full time. I am in my nature very relaxed, she is not. About 2 months before the wedding we started joking that instead of me becoming bridzilla, it was her who was becoming bridzilla. She was so nervous she wanted to make sure everything would be perfect - and indeed it was.

Do you have any other comments or thoughts : I want this poem to really touch her heart. I want it to express how we feel towards her, how much we love and appreciate her. Adam was previously married and has 2 beautiful daughters. That marriage ended REALLY BAD, to say the least. In fact, we are still dealing with it unfortunantly. His ex really hurt his mother. She genuinly thought they were friends, but she has done some nasty things. I want to put all that in the past and concentrate on our present and the beautiful future ahead for all of us.His mother is an amazing woman, it's no wonder her three sons are all so wonderful. I feel blessed to be a part of her family.

And In Life

Siona, we both really wanted to say thank you,
you've given the greatest gift of all, that of love,
and we know we've been blessed to have shared you,
we know we've been blessed by the heavens above.

So, thanks for allowing us to make our own decisions,
(except Bridzilla, who wanted her very own way),
but we know you only wanted perfection, and girl,
you achieved it! Ours was the perfect wedding day.

Siona, I was also looking for the perfect gift,
to be honest, I couldn't think what to get,
because you're more than a mother-in-law to me,
in fact, you're the nicest one I've ever met.

As I know you are supposed to hate your "mother-in-law",
that is why I've been blessed, because I LOVE mine,
and Siona, I want you to know that you're special,
and there's a lot of love in just that one line.

We also wanted to thank you for our magical wedding,
everything that happened was just thanks to you,
you did it all, you were magnificent, truly marvelous,
but you always create wonder in all that you do.

Look at Adam, for example, we both think he's simply wondrous,
and I wanted to thank you for caring for Adam on this Earth,
I also want you to know that you're very much loved,
yes, Mom, I do appreciate your true and honest worth.

Siona, you are like a second mother to me,
you're always there to lend a helping hand,
you always give unconditional good advice, and
you give an ear that will always understand.

You're a great mother to all of your children,
that's why your three boys are beautifully grown,
and you're also a truly amazing grandmother, yes,
the grandchildren blossom from all the love that you've shown.

As 'in-laws', we feel like we are your own daughters,
you're intelligent, warm, loving and so very kind,
in fact, you deserve many more positive accolades, but
thinking of you, these are just a few that spring to mind.

Because we all know that winters can be difficult,
and we also know that the past cannot be undone,
so, let us all look forward to a beautiful future,
to our many days together, basking in the summer sun.

And there is one more thing that I would like to say,
especially before these lines have their ends,
Siona, I want to be more than a daughter to you,
I Want to be one of your very best and loyalest friends.

So, in the future, whenever you need a little lift,
please read these heartfelt words again, right out loud,
because then you'll realize just what you mean to us, and
how with the wedding, and in life, you've done us proud.

www.agiftofpoetry.com

"Hi Shelley & Allen,

Once again, Thank you for helping us find the perfect gift.

Sincerely,

Liraz & Adam Rikman

:)"

Remembrance Poems

allenjesson — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:33:46 +0000

(For me, this story started back in 1999, when Marcia asked me to write a poem to commemorate the first year anniversary of Michael's tragic death. That moving story can be found in a poem called Footprints. Nine years later, Marcia asked me once again to express her feelings….)