22 September 2012

A Poem for Nate and Kiri

A really should be feeling jealousy, I guess.

And the fact I'm not really feeling it is strange, I confess.

And, strictly in the interests of keeping it real

It wouldn't be so unusual a feeling to feel.

I mean, just take a step back and look at the two of you as a pair.

You go so well together its almost unfair

Being together, so lovely and sweet,

The nicest couple you could ever wish to meet


Ok, let me take a step back and explain what I mean

When I say I should be so envious it would make me green.

Nate, you're one of the greatest guys I've ever happened to befriend

I swell guy who never has a mean message to send

Always willing to look out for a misguided young lad

And give him some of the best advice he's ever had


And Kiri, boy am I jealous of you.

I've heard Nate talk in such flattering tones it's hard to believe they're true.

While I've met you only briefly, it's been a pleasant time

And I'm sure I'll get to know you more long after this rhyme

But together there's such a great relationship going

Which we can plainly see from the love that is showing


Ok, so let me wrap this up in a simple way.

I should be deeply jealous on this special day

It would be a perfectly natural thing to feel

To be jealous of a love so potent and real

But instead, I'm happy, I'm unfailingly glad

That you two met and had the chances you had

The fortune favoured you, fate was in your favour

And that fate can be so kind is a thought to savour

In fact, there's no one I'd wish this good luck to more

No one more deserving of such strong amore


So best of luck to the future, long may it continue

And the passion of love burn long within you

I'm so happy for you both, I hope I've made that clear

So there's just one final thing to say here

Have a great life, and live well together

And may these times continue forever.


from Harry

x


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I'm going through and archiving my pre-2013 poems. Uploaded in 2025. I don't remember performing this one at the wedding, but I do remember it being the first non-family wedding I attended so it still holds a special place in my heart.