They didn't just make me participate in the skit, they made me take a feature role. That was scary. As prone as I am to stage fright, however, I have to admit that it was fun. I got to be a ditzy sorority girl. Finally, a practical use for all of the valley girl speak I learned in the '80's.

Anyway, here's the poem. Feedback is welcome.

With this ring,

I make this promise:

To take your hand,

and to hold it tight,

     as we struggle,

     as we coast,

     as we conquer,

     as we fall,

     as one, always.

I will not let go.



With this ring,

I make this vow:

To take your heart,

and make it my own.

      Your hurts,

      your joys,

      your dreams,

      your losses,

      are mine, til death.

Our hearts beat as one.



With this ring,

I make this pledge:

To love your life

As I love my own.

      My riches,

      my glories,

      my hopes,

      my future.

      My life is yours,

as yours is mine.