Two gold rings

Soft white lace upon her face

Reminds me of an angel,

Long flowing white dress

A picture of loveliness,

A lifetime of happiness

Walking in fairy footsteps,

Following a long aisle

Where there are two eyes to meet,

The biggest smile

With teeth pearly white,

And a heart of gold,

Holding a hundred emotions

All to unfold,

A hand reaches out

A gold ring to wear

Two single people

To become a pair,

With a lifetime of love

To share

Gillian Sims

Marry me that way – Promote Yourself

Come with me to my parents
Sit on an African stool
And stretch out your legs
Drink from a calabash
And refresh your soul
Marry me that way

Let the whole family see you
Let them ask you who you are
Tell them your intentions for me
Marry me that way

Set the drinks before my parents
Let them ask you why you are here
Let me watch your heart beat fast
Because you want to impress
Marry me that way

Watch as my family accepts your drinks
And welcome you to the family
Watch as they start calling you;
In-law, Son, uncle, brother and friend
Marry me that way

 By Sheila Chanase