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
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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.