A Unique First Anniversary Gift

A great idea for any wedding anniversary,

A Gift of Poetry is a truly romantic way of expressing

your innermost thoughts and feelings.

(Here's a good example of what can be achieved. Nicole was going to be celebrating her first anniversary and wanted something special for her husband, Ian.  Nicole has kindly given her permission for her poem and story to be published)

Baby

What is your name : Nicole

Who do you want the poem written for: my husband Ian

Why do you want the poem written: Because it's our first wedding anniversary and I wanted to do something special.  A tradition I could start, you know, we didn't have a traditional wedding but it was perfect.  I want to give him something from my heart.

What are the key messages you would like to send: There are so many you know.  The main message of course is how much I'm completely in love with him and how extremely blessed I feel to have him for my husband.  Also how amazing and wonderful I think he is and that I feel so honored to be his wife and that no matter what, I will always be there for him loving and supporting him in everything he does. My love for him will never fade.  Just to name a few.....

Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: Ian and I met late February of 2003 on Guam.  At the time we were both stationed there in the Navy (i'm no longer in).  Our first encounter was only about 5 minutes long.  I must have really got to him in my tight white tank-top and cowboy hat because all it took was 5 minutes to get his number.  As soon as I got home that night, I threw his number away.  Being a sailor and partying with other sailors all the time, I automatically assumed he was only interested in one thing just like all the other guys that tried to talk to me. After I threw it away I thought to myself "ok that's the end of that".  A week later I was walking into the Navy Exchange (that's like a military style WalMart) for something and guess who was walking out. It was Ian.  We saw each other and both of us just started grinning from ear to ear.  I suddenly felt bad for throwing his number away.  I told him I "lost" it and asked him for it again.  I don't know what happened. Just seeing him again I started to get butterflies, I was like I have to see him again.  That day just happened to be Fat Tuesday.  Being Mardi Gras of course I was going out to party so I decided to call and invite him.  All I got was his voicemail so I left a message saying that I was going to the club and it would be great if he could stop by and hang with me. He couldn't call me back to confirm anything because at that time I didn't have a phone. All I could do was go out and see if he showed up.  I got to the club and about 30 minutes later he came walking in. I was thrilled (and suprised) to see him!!!!! But he walked right past me.  I walked over to him and was like HELLO!! He couldn't recognize me because it was mardi gras and I was dressed up in a green top hat and a little face mask.
We were attached to the hip the whole night. We never left each others side. We had our first kiss that night too. He was so cute and smooth... he had one of those little plastic coins. I knew what the Mardi Gras beads were for but not the coins so I asked him. When I did he said " for this.." and he leaned in a kissed me. Then he gave me the coin. It was so sweet.  He totally made that up of course just to get some action but I'm so glad he did. That same night we left the club together and went to a karaoke bar where I sang "Blue" by Leanne Rimes for him. He has told me that after hearing me sing I had him hooked.  That's how we got started.....That was on March 6 2003

We were inseparable after that. We just kept getting closer and closer. I eventually started staying at his place on a regular basis. Everything was so amazing, I automatically felt myself falling in love with him from the very first time we kissed. I was telling myself, "is this really happening, I can't be falling for somebody this fast"  We would take bubble baths together while sipping on wine or Corona (his favorite) and listening to Sting. Sometimes he'd convince me to sing for him. Everything about him just drew me closer. I was definitely under his spell.

He was the first to say I love you, I remember it was late at night and we were laying down cuddling and he said I love baby. When he said that it made so happy because I had been feeling that way for so long.  I teased him and said " lets see if you feel that way in the morning" Cause he had been out drinking and partying that night. the next morning he woke and said " well baby, I'm not drunk anymore and I still love you!!!!" It was so funny and so sweet.

after about a month together we took his boat out with some friends the day. It was so great, the sun was shining we were all having a great time. Ian and I decided to snorkel to Setti Bay. along the way to shore it ended up being a skinny dipping adventure. It felt like we were the only two people in the world when we got to shore we walked over to a little stream and made love. it was so amazing and so passionate.

about 4 months after we were going out Ian suffered a terrible life changing blow when he was diagnosed with diabetes.  it was a big blow to both of us and our relationship. I cried so hard when he told me. Ian went through a lot of emotional, mental and physical turmoil for the months to follow and also during that time I could feel that he was pushing himself further and further from me. I was afraid it was the beginning of the end for us. but i wouldn't accept that, I loved more than anybody in this whole world and I knew that he still loved me. So I hung in there and refused to stop being there for him. I had made a promise to him in my heart that i would stand by his side no matter what. and we made it through.

Just a couple months after Ian got diagnosed with diabetes I talked him into letting me get a kitten. because she was brand new we let her sleep in the bed with us. one night Ian had a bad dream that his skin was peeling off. it was so scary it woke him up. He went to the bathroom, and all of a sudden he starts screaming. it startled me so i was like what is it what happened are you ok? he comes out of the bathroom and he is totally ticked off I mean he was beyond mad. He's all that stupid cat!!!! I looked up and started laughing hysterically. our brand new kitten had pooped all over his side of the bed in the middle of the night and Ian got it all over him. it was so hilarious!!!!

Just a little after that Ian had to go on deployment. He was going to be gone for a few months. a week after he left i found out i was pregnant. He was on a ship so I couldn't call him. I had to tell him via e-mail. As if getting diabetes wasn't enough. Needless to say it was Bad timing.  to keep this story short We didn't exactly agree on what to do and we almost broke up over my decision.  I just continued to pray and pray about it. when came home he was so excited to see me, i was 4 months when he got back. through all that our love for each other and gods love for us pulled us through and we stayed together

Ian proposed to me on his mom's couch on Christmas morning. I was totally suprised and overwhelmed with joy.  We passed out all our presents and he stood and said there's one more thing and started to dig in his pocket. He walked to me got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I cried of course, all I could say was "Baby" over and over again. That was the best christmas present ever. that was christmas morning 2003.

Our wedding was so beautiful. it was on the beach with just a few of our closest friends. it was at a private little beach called Gun Beach on Guam.
it was sunset. the whole time we were just staring at eachother in so much love. i couldn't believe I was standing there in that white gown, on that beautiful beach, with the love of my life, saying our wedding vows. That truley was a blessing from the lord.

Ian just recently accepted christ into his heart and gained his salvation. that was truley the most important day of his life and mine. it was a miracle an answered prayer. The light beaming from his face that sunday when he told me was so radiant. I cried out of happiness for him. I'm so proud of him for making the most important decision of his life.

Do you have any other comments or thoughts: we've been through so much in just a little amount of time. through all of it we've stayed by each others side continuing to love each other and be faithful to one another. our love we have is eternal and unbreakable. the love and respect i have for my wonderful husband is beyond description of any words or any action I could take to show him how much I love and admire him. Our wedding vows are a sacred promise that we have made to each other. I will always love him through everything. good times and bad, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. the lord is always with us. guiding us and helping everyday.  Everyday my love for my husband grows stronger and stronger. He's more than my husband, he's my best friend.
I feel so honored and blessed to call myself his wife. he's a gift from god that i will cherish forever

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

Please choose which package you would prefer :Deluxe

Would you like a copy of the handwritten drafts: Yes

(A copy of the handwritten drafts is available

with the Unique and Deluxe Packages)

Do you have any last comments or thoughts: please help me to express just how much he means to me through this poem.  He's more than anything I ever deserved and could have ever hoped for.

Our Wedding Anniversary is April 9, 2005. It's so important I have this before then which is only 2 weeks away....

Baby

We didn’t have a traditional wedding,

but I thought I’d give this traditional thing a start,

so here it is, my traditional gift of paper,

and captured thereon, are the words from my heart.

Firstly, I’ll begin by looking skywards,

and thanking those in the heavens above,

because I know I’ve been blessed to have shared you,

I know that I’ve been blessed with your love.

I feel so lucky that you’re my husband,

because I do love you so, with all my soul,

and Ian, with you in my life, I feel complete,

yes, you are the one that makes me completely whole.

I wanted you to know that I’ll always be there for you,

loving, supporting you, no matter what, throughout our life,

because I think you‘re truly amazing, simply wonderful,

I feel very honored to be known as your wife.

Now, our very first encounter was only five minutes long,

I must have really got you in my white tank top and cowboy hat,

but as soon as I got home, I threw your number away,

you being a sailor, I thought “ok, that’s the end of that”.

A week later I was walking into the Navy Exchange,

we saw each other and started grinning from ear to ear,

guiltily, I told you I had “lost” your number,

and the butterflies started when you pulled near.

So on Fat Tuesday, I left a message,

and thankfully, at the club, you came walking in,

I was thrilled to see you, (but you walked past me),

but my “hello” soon found a welcoming grin.

We were attached at the hip the whole night,

you swapped a coin and a story for our very first kiss,

and when I sang “Blue”, you were hooked,

and we were headed for a lifetime of wedded bliss.

I couldn’t stop myself from falling,

and before long, we were sharing bubble baths together,

and then one night, drunk, you told me that you loved me,

and I knew then what we had, would last forever and ever.

But “let’s see if you feel the same way in the morning”,

I must admit, that line does show a little doubt,

but ever since, you’ve taught me so much,

you’ve taught this girl what love is all about.

I’ll never forget our Setti Bay adventure,

from Here To Eternity had nothing on us,

but then, just a few short months later,

you were run over by a London bus.

Or, at least that’s how it felt at the time,

but I guess, life is rarely, if ever, a rose filled dream,

but through it all, we’ve stuck together,

we proved to the World we truly are a team.

And that team was joined by our little kitten,

but even tiny cats can give you a big fright,

and no Ian, your skin wasn't peeling off!

Hilarious! I'll never forget that fitful night.

Nor the time when I e-mailed you on the ship,

put it this way, it wasn't the very best time,

but when you came home, I found you still loved me,

and I knew we could still get our words to rhyme.

So it came to pass on Christmas morning,

it was in the year of our Lord, 2003,

and you gave me the best Christmas present ever,

and all I could say was "Baby", with you on bended knee.

And I also said "Baby" on Gun Beach,

our simply beautiful wedding with our closest friends,

that's where I promised me to you forever,

and that's a long time after this earthbound journey ends.

And I'm so pleased you've found the light,

that beam on your face comes from Christ the Lord,

and Ian, I just wanted to thank you for being you,

it's because of you that I've truly soared.

Baby, I also wanted to say you're wonderful,

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

but if my love for you were a distance,

then it would be further than the furthest star.

I also wanted to say Happy 1st Anniversary,

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

here's to you, Ian, Baby, you're truly wonderful,

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

Copyright Allen Jesson :) 2005

www.agiftofpoetry.com

Nicole kindly replied:

"Great job Allen thanks so much.

I chose the SATIN paper and Cream Card.

Again thank you I will tell all my friends about you

Nicole"