The Poem

It is a family tradition for me to write a poem when a daughter gets married. Those of you who were at the wedding may have wondered why I didn’t say a toast to C&C at the reception. The evening before I gave Christy the poem and I didn’t have any more to say. It has a few inside jokes which we understand but you may not. The use of “sourfull”, Tina-chin and little star have special meanings .

Here is Christy’s poem:

The Beach Walk

Soon we’ll walk you down that aisle,

Your day is finally here.

I’m happy for my Special One,

And fighting back the tears.

Have you an inkling how I feel,

As I see you standing there?

My minds a whirl of memories,

Of us through all the years.

It doesn’t seem that long ago,

I was singing you to sleep.

Or playing games like tickle fights,

Or at the little beach.

Dad can’t stop the years from passing,

You’ve changed I must confess.

From an Ewok suit one Halloween,

To this gorgeous wedding dress.

And though I miss you since you left,

I’m proud of who you are.

And whether times are good or “sourfull”,

You’re still my little star.

We’re always here to help you out,

If the need ever arise.

And we’re quite pleased that you’re not alone,

‘Cause now you’ve got this guy.

He once was known as just “the boy”,

And just wouldn’t go away.

So now as you two tie the knot,

He’s proved persistence pays.

And now I have to take that walk,

And give your hand to him.

I’m sad, I’m happy all at once,

I love you Tina–chin.