The Gentleman and His Belle

Texas wildflowers and wheat dried in their glorious brillance
Paint a bouquet with deep red, lavendar, and an earthly yellow
The white ivory piano keys are brushed
As the strings of one's life are touched
As hands are held to heart and two become one
Laughter and tears are shared and glisten like dewdrops upon the rose
Jesus, cowboy boots, and a wedding dress
Engraved hearts entwined lives
As hands are held to heart and two become one
Texas wildflowers and wheat dried in their glorious brillance
Paint a bouquet with deep red, lavendar, and an earthly yellow
The road not taken lays just beyond the doors
Where husband and wife will walk together
Never to part
Christ's three-fold cord not be put asunder by man
The two-step around the floor and a twirl under the lights
The candle flickers and lights shimmer
Cotton-eyed Joe plays and the jitter-bug roars
Artistry and dance meet
A symphony stirs within
Jesus, cowboy boots, and a wedding dress
Engraved hearts entwined lives
As hands are held to heart and two become one
The gentleman and his Georgia Belle.

By Shannon McKemie, M.A.
12-31-2011
Dedicated to Michael & Stephanie Edgar