Special Memories

[A wedding poem for Julia & Stefan]

If I were to pick a story
From the bookshelves in my mind
That's about the two of you and
In a way, one of a kind
I'd reach for the dusty volume
Of a nice October's day
When you let a little band
Into your living room to play

Music for some friends and neighbours
Living in the flat next door.
Everyone brought food and sat down
On the sofa and the floor
Listening to two boys, each one
With a guitar on his knee.
That's my special memory because
One of these two boys was me.

Through the years, you have attended
Quite a few shows that I've played
With or without invitation
You came 'round and that is great.
I still have some things to utter
And the space is running short
However, I would like to thank you
For your ongoing support.

I wish you the brightest future
Health, luck, happiness and peace
That you'll always be together
May your deep love never cease
In the sun and in the rain
Wherever you may live or roam
Bathing in the fjords of Norway
Or the safety of your home.