Here are some samples of my unique poems that will provide you with the perfect words to express your feelings or simply tell the story of that special person or occasion . Bespoke wedding favours are a brilliant way to surprise your guests.
Click the links below to read some examples of my poetry.
Bespoke Wedding Favours
For Joe
Best friends from school, me and Joe
I’ve been your best man, and now it’s your go
From our trip to Wales when we were scouts
Friends forever, I had no doubts
You’ve been there for me in so many ways
Thanks for being Best Man on this best of days!
For Kate
Beautiful Kate, what can I say?
I’m glad you’re here on my special day
You’re more than a cousin, you’ve always been there
To help me along, when I needed some care
Nights out together, it’s been a while
Hope ‘Dancing Queen’ later will make us smile!
Sample Bespoke Poems
Retirement Poem
Thirty-five years ago, it hardly does seem
Since a new young teacher joined Hillside Primary team
But what nobody knew then, all those years ago
How Jenny's career would just grow and grow
From teacher to VP, to the Principal role
To the job, she gave everything, both heart and soul
She's loved all the children, watching them grow
From Nursery to Year Seven, we all just know
That the children came first in her every thought
Jenny made Hillside the place to be taught
But not just Principal, Jenny also wins
At being best Mum to Eve & Adam, her twins
With the support of her parents and her husband Peter
Balancing work and home could never beat her
So how did she do it, one has to ask
Was it the post-its for every task?
The answer is simple, Jenny worked hard to succeed
Taking care of her family, whle thinking of every need
Of Hillside Primary School, considering her team
With constant improvements, it always did seem
We all admire what Jenny's acheived, all that she's done
So it's sad to say but the time has come
For Jenny to retire, to go a new way
To look after herself and her lovely Mum, Faye
To spend more time with her nearest and dearest
But what that will mean isn't the clearest
Will she join Peter when he goes out fishing?
Or is it lunch with the ladies she's wishing?
Knowing Jenny, there'll not be much time spent sitting
In her new armchair with loads of knitting!
But she'll be off on her new electric bike
Around Devon or Cornwall, you know what she's like!
Perhaps more shopping for handbags or shoes
There's never too many for a girl to choose!
So 'Thanks very much' is the last thing we'll say
For all the hard work, right up to today
For the memories. as a team we've all shared
For the help and support and showing you cared
So 'Best of Luck' Jenny, but we have just one rule
You must visit us often in Hillside Primary School
70th Birthday Poem
We're all together to wish her well
It's Mabel's birthday, so her story we'll tell
It's like 'This is your Life' without the red book
And Aspel was busy, so it's at me you've to look!
Well Mabel was born in England you know,
But to Belfast to live the family did go.
In Victoria Avenue, all the children played
There was Mabel, David, Frank and Fred.
The years passed by as we know they can
And Mabel met Billy, yes he was her man!
1960 was the year that they were married
To Abbey Road in Bangor, his bride he carried
Both of them travelled to work by train
No car in those days, what a pain!
Then Mabel left work, the time had come
First Mike, then Christine, she became a Mum!
Out with the pram, through the park she'd walk
To Shanks the butchers for some meat and a talk
There was Geoff and Joan, William and Jean
All the friends and neighbours could be seen...
At Cloughy each Easter, eating their food
The sand in the sandwiches even seemed good!
But Billy got his itchy feet, I'd say
'To Seattle we're going', he announced one day.
Three years they lived there, as he worked for Boeing
But then Mabel said, 'Back to Bangor we're going'
Beachside Drive was their home for the next 9 years
Then to South Africa they went without many tears
Well Mike met Sheila, Christine met Paul
Happily married, one and all
So we're all back in Bangor tonight
To Mabel our lovely Mum we might
Say 'Happy Birthday with all good wishes,
With Lots of love and tons of kisses'.
Bestman Speech : Poem
For Michael & Angel on their wedding day
Just a few words I’d like to say
But first I’d thought I’d fill you all in
Just why we’re here, at the Shaftsbury Inn
Well Michael met Angel when they were both quite young
When life was great, just full of fun
They went out for a while but it didn’t last
They went their own ways and many years passed
But then one day, they met again
I just can’t remember exactly when
But right from that day they started to date
We knew that Michael had found his mate
Together always, holidays in the sun
It was clear to all, they’d both found the one
A couple of years passed, and then one day
Michael announced he had something to say
For Christmas Eve, he had a plan
If it all worked out, would I be his best man?
Yes, he’d decided to do the right thing
And already had bought the engagement ring
She suspected nothing, as they went out for the night
But when they got home Angel got a fright.
Seeing Michael get down on his one knee
She thought ‘What’s happening in front of me?’
Said Michael – It’s just so great you’re back in my life,
It would be so perfect if you’d be my wife’
He’d popped the question and Angel said yes
And the rest is history, as you’d guess
And so as Best Man, I’ve had no rest
The stag week-end had to be the best
And so off we flew to Benidorm
I think we took the place by storm.
Michael’s been my friend for such a long time
To be his best man is a privilege of mine.
I’m so glad to see him with his lovely new wife
And I wish them the best for their married life.
So I really don’t want to get in their way
But there’s just one thing I have to say –
When June comes around, it has to be me
That Michael takes with him to the next TT
Many thanks to you all, you’ve made their day
Such a special one in every way!
Now it’s my turn to ask everyone in the room
To stand for a toast to our bride and groom!
To Michael & Angel!
Father of the Bride Speech : Poem
For Amy & Ross it’s their wedding day
So as Amy’s Dad, some words I’ve to say
But in simple verse, I’ll tell you the tale
Of how Amy came to be wearing her veil.
We moved to Kingsbridge when Amy was nine
The years went by and all was fine
My little girl grew into a beauty
But as her Dad it was my duty
To judge the boys who turned up at the door
But none would do, they all needed more
But then one night a shock for me
Parked in my drive, a Corsa did I see
The same red Corsa from 4 doors down
What’s that doing there, I thought with a frown!
So I went inside, and what did I see?
Amy & Ross on my settee!
Hi Dad, said Amy, here’s someone to meet
And then the young guy got up from his seat
I’m Ross he said, and I’m a six handicap.
I couldn’t help thinking, at last the right chap!
He’s just right for my Amy, I could tell
And he’d be great for my golf as well!
Right from the day they started to date
We knew that Amy had found her mate
Always together, they had loads of fun
It was obvious to all, they’d both found the one
A few years passed, and then one day
They announced they had something to say
Dad, says Amy, you’d best take a seat
For soon you’ll be hearing some tiny feet
I turned to Ross, about to crack-up
Don’t worry laughed Amy, it’s only a pup
And so arrived Charlie, who by the way
Sends his apologies for missing this day.
Well, it was almost Christmas just last year
Ross and I were playing golf, no coincidence you’ll hear!
Once finished, he said ‘I’ll buy you a drink’
That’s not like Ross, I started to think.
But next he gave me the shock of my life
He was soon to ask Amy to be his wife.
I gave him my blessing and promised not to say
To anyone else before the next day
On Christmas Eve, the Poacher’s Inn for lunch
Amy suspected nothing, not even a hunch
But she did think it odd when after their food
Ross thought a walk would do them good
But then her expression turned to glee
When Ross got down on his one knee
He popped the question and Amy said yes
And the rest is history, as you’d guess
So a big thank-you all for making this day
Such a special one in every way!
