ROMANCEEEEEEEEEEE

WHO YOU ARE
You had the whole world in your hands and, without
too much trouble, gripped it tightly and never
let go until you got your graduation certificate.
And I am so, so proud of you.
I knew you could do it.
But, now that an exciting new world is calling
out to you, I just want you to remember that it is
not what you do but who you are,
way deep down inside,
that really counts.
So, get right out there on life’s rollercoaster
and ride every dream you have
but, along the way,
please don’t lose sight of the very thing
that makes you special.
Makes you unique.
You.
And who you are.
“Congratulations on your Graduation, Son”
ODE TO LOVE
It might not seem romantic
This online dating lark
But for Nic34 and Ian1973
It created one huge spark
And that spark built a fire
From which they couldn't hide
Though when Ian got back from Sharm El Sheikh
I do believe he tried!
But Nic's a hard act to follow
And they were having so much fun
They decided to take it 'one day at a time'
Just like Granda would have done
Then one cold night at The 'Comedy' Store
An appropriate place, some might say
Ian told Nic that he loved her
In a 'true love' kind of way
Nic was thrilled, 'cos if truth be told
She'd loved Ian for a while
Fast forward, here, to Eastbourne
New home, real love, huge smiles
Now Ian's working with needy kids
And loving every minute
While Nic's life's so much lighter
Now there's no newspapers in it!
They're partial to the same things
Like red wine at the end of the day
Newcastle F.C., Badminton
Oh yes, and Mollie, James and Fay
Three gorgeous giggling, happy kids
Who run them off their feet
A ready-made wee family
Who make their lives complete
They live and love and laugh and share
Building their brand new life
And today they made it legal
When Ian made Nic his wife
So here's to Mr and Mrs 'H'
To their health and their happiness
'As they first met on Grandma's birthday
We know their love's already blessed
I LOVE YOU
Friends sometimes ask me how I know that you’re the one.
How I know that this is ‘it’ ... and I can’t explain.
‘Cause no one could understand how it feels when you
gently lock your hand with mine and, out of nowhere,
my heart starts singing and my soul comes alive.
It’s like someone turned the sunshine up.
Like someone bathed the whole world in the
softest, sweetest melody.
Like nothing else but you, me and the moment has ever existed.
Those silvery shivers dance slowly through my body
and I know, without a doubt, that all I
ever want in all the world is you.
To be with you.
Forever.
And longer.
I love you.
I FOUND MY SMILE AGAIN
I did.
The day I found you, I found my smile again.
It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
Like a long-lost friend coming home after a long while away.
Like a rainbow shining through a stormy sky.
All of a sudden I felt truly alive again.
Isn’t amazing what love can do.
And the best thing about it is I didn’t even really
know what I’d lost - until the full force of being
happy again hugged my heart.
But I know now.
And that's all down to you.
So thank you.
For being you ... and
for helping me find my smile again.

WITH ALL MY LOVE
AS WE MARRY

Deep down, I think I knew you
Long before that fateful night
In a London club, five years ago
When I first met my ‘Mr Right’
When a tiny flame of recognition
Awoke something in my soul
When I knew you were the kind of man
I’d always hoped I’d know
And though it was a real slow burn
That small flame built a fire
Of love, and hope, and promise
As the flames grew ever higher
And tho’ we’ve had some tough, tough times
I’d have it no other way
‘Cos there’s nowhere else I’d rather be
Than beside you, here, today
You’re sensitive, kind and ambitious
You bring laughter to my life
And I’m so, so proud and happy
That you’re making me your wife
I can’t wait to start the next chapter
Of our journey, one page at a time
Chasing our dreams and making our mark
Making babies from two hearts entwined
And when it comes to being a father
I know you’ll be the best there is
You’ll hug and guide and love and lead
Giving all you have to give
We’ll be so good together
The perfect fairy tale
With Pups n’ Boots against the world
How could we ever fail
So thank you, my dear Jamie
From my head, my heart, and my soul
‘Cos with you to share my life, I’m even
Looking forward to growing old!