FOR RACHELLE AND JACQUES

as you journey together
to meet the future
to pledge your love

may you find
love and friendship 
in each other’s keeping

may you have trust
as you place yourselves
in each other’s care

may you have the gifts 
of health and happiness, 
prosperity and friendship

may your differences 
strengthen you, likenesses
complement and unite you

may you be quick
to forgive,
to express regret

may you become better 
persons for knowing,
and loving each other

may you have 
infinite rainbows
of joy, of hope, of love

may God bless you both
now and for always
your whole lives through

             ©2003 Glenda Walker-Hobbs