This moment, this day,
This time and place,
Your smile, your love embraced in
Eternity and heaven wrapped up
In single phrases that changed
My life and my heart forever...
And the minster turns to me,
And I say, "I do"

I do to all the love,
The passion, patience and
Persistence we must have if
We are going to survive,
I am free and alive to be
The woman God wants me to be
And the wife you need me to be.
My soul and emotions are
Open like a book, read and love me.

I said, " I do" to all the joys,
The tears, triumphs and trouble
We will face together, it is
An honor and privilege to
Share these intimate and
Special moments with you-
I am by your side always,
If I could do it again,
My answer would be the same,
"I do" always and forever, my darling.

This poem is written as a tribute to my beautiful friend, Maria.