Musical selection: Sonata #8 in C minor ("Pathetique"), Op. 13, 2nd movement, Adagio cantabile, Ludwig van Beethoven, courtesy of Classical MIDI Archives, © 1999 Pierre R. Schwob

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Michele wrote this pretty poem as part of her wedding vows.

TOGETHER FOREVER

This, to me, is a very special day,
Word’s can’t express, what I most need to say.
To be joined with you, officially at last,
I feel like it’s a dream, a spell has been cast.
For today is the beginning of a brand new life,
Where I legally become your devoted ...wife.
Spending our years, united as one,
You still have some time to get up and run!
I’m only joking, I kid you not,
There’s very few ‘round that have what we’ve got.
A closeness, where you’re not only my friend,
But it’s the sharing and caring I know will not end.
You have my heart, you’ve given me your name,
To use it with pride, is my intentional aim.
To love you forever, I definitely agree,
But to also "obey", you know, is not me.
I just want to make you the happiest guy,
And never regret this permanent tie.
For that’s what this is, my husband, your wife,
To forever together, enjoy our new life.

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