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Readings and Poems – Children

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Children 1

Once upon a time you two met. You’ve shared much love and laughter. May your marriage be a fairy tale. Happy ever after.

I’m glad I’m in the fairy tale. And you are too I guess.

Congratulations, King and Queen
From your fairy tale Princess


Children 2 – How Children See Your Day by Sandra Cook

Today you’re getting married; some say you’re getting wed There’s crowds of people in our house, and strangers in my bed! We had to get up early, take breakfast all together Allowed to have the TV on to listen to the weather.

Shower time was hectic, should have seen the queue Girls were taking twice as long and air was turning blue. Hair was being straightened, perfume being sprayed, Nails were being painted, the boys of course delayed.

Lots of make-up, lots of shoes, sparkles in the hair, Pretty cards and parcels, flowers everywhere. Everyone had new clothes, Dad even wore a suit, Mum is looking stunning, and I look kinda cute.

Posh car turned up at the door, took my Mum away, Left me with the other kids but told I couldn’t play. Lots of photos, lots of fuss, what’s it all about? Parties are for having fun, there’s no need to shout!

Mummy looks real pretty, Daddy’s not too bad, Someone here is crying but doesn’t look real sad. Lots of people laughing, sometimes very loud, Then it goes all quiet, lady talking to the crowd.

Daddy holds Mum closely, putting on a ring, Says some words and makes a speech and makes them cry again. Mummy takes another ring and puts it on his finger, Says some words and makes a speech and then we hear a singer.

Someone says a poem, lots of people clap, Waking up the funny man who’s taking a quick nap. Now we are all standing, watching them both kiss, They look so very happy, think they call it bliss!

Time to do some writing in a great big book, And with all those cameras, which way shall we look? Is it nearly over, can I go and play? Let’s come back tomorrow, we can do it all again!


Children 3 – The Giraffe and The Monkey

Wherever we go, whatever we do, whenever there’s me, I hope that there’s you.

Now money is funny, it can make people odd. You forget to be happy, and you live for your job. And fashion, is a passion, beset with a flaw, You can dress to excess, but you’ll always need more.

And a muscle-toned body may sound like a dream, But nobody is better than chocolate ice cream. What I’m trying to say, is that happiness grows, Not through your wages, or body, or clothes.

But in laughter and love, and in sharing your life, In the arms of another as husband and wife. So when you find someone who’s weird just like you, Who laughs when you’re stupid and who makes you laugh too.

When you sit on the sofa, not hiding your flaws, As imperfectly perfect as the hand that holds yours. When the fortune of kings or purse of a beggar Won’t change how it feels just being together.

When a cuddle and cuppa is all that you need… Well then… you’ve found something quite special indeed. Wherever we go, whatever we do, whenever there’s me, I hope that there’s you.


Children 4 – My Advice

Mum and Dad get married today, I’d like to help them on their way. So here’s some special advice from me, To help them with our family.

Keep the drawer filled with sweets, And give us children lots of treats. Make sure you spend time together, To keep your happiness forever.

Make sure you spend lots on us, And then us kids won’t make a fuss. But the most important thing for you, Is to show your love in all you do.

A caring word, a kiss, a touch, And those family cuddles that mean so much.


Children 5 – Dr Seuss

Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the couple who’ll decide where to go.

Leanda Cunningham (photo courtesy of Isla Harper)

Children 1

Once upon a time you two met. You’ve shared much love and laughter. May your marriage be a fairy tale. Happy ever after.

I’m glad I’m in the fairy tale. And you are too I guess.

Congratulations, King and Queen
From your fairy tale Princess


Children 2 – How Children See Your Day by Sandra Cook

Today you’re getting married; some say you’re getting wed There’s crowds of people in our house, and strangers in my bed! We had to get up early, take breakfast all together Allowed to have the TV on to listen to the weather.

Shower time was hectic, should have seen the queue Girls were taking twice as long and air was turning blue. Hair was being straightened, perfume being sprayed, Nails were being painted, the boys of course delayed.

Lots of make-up, lots of shoes, sparkles in the hair, Pretty cards and parcels, flowers everywhere. Everyone had new clothes, Dad even wore a suit, Mum is looking stunning, and I look kinda cute.

Posh car turned up at the door, took my Mum away, Left me with the other kids but told I couldn’t play. Lots of photos, lots of fuss, what’s it all about? Parties are for having fun, there’s no need to shout!

Mummy looks real pretty, Daddy’s not too bad, Someone here is crying but doesn’t look real sad. Lots of people laughing, sometimes very loud, Then it goes all quiet, lady talking to the crowd.

Daddy holds Mum closely, putting on a ring, Says some words and makes a speech and makes them cry again. Mummy takes another ring and puts it on his finger, Says some words and makes a speech and then we hear a singer.

Someone says a poem, lots of people clap, Waking up the funny man who’s taking a quick nap. Now we are all standing, watching them both kiss, They look so very happy, think they call it bliss!

Time to do some writing in a great big book, And with all those cameras, which way shall we look? Is it nearly over, can I go and play? Let’s come back tomorrow, we can do it all again!


Children 3 – The Giraffe and The Monkey

Wherever we go, whatever we do, whenever there’s me, I hope that there’s you.

Now money is funny, it can make people odd. You forget to be happy, and you live for your job. And fashion, is a passion, beset with a flaw, You can dress to excess, but you’ll always need more.

And a muscle-toned body may sound like a dream, But nobody is better than chocolate ice cream. What I’m trying to say, is that happiness grows, Not through your wages, or body, or clothes.

But in laughter and love, and in sharing your life, In the arms of another as husband and wife. So when you find someone who’s weird just like you, Who laughs when you’re stupid and who makes you laugh too.

When you sit on the sofa, not hiding your flaws, As imperfectly perfect as the hand that holds yours. When the fortune of kings or purse of a beggar Won’t change how it feels just being together.

When a cuddle and cuppa is all that you need… Well then… you’ve found something quite special indeed. Wherever we go, whatever we do, whenever there’s me, I hope that there’s you.


Children 4 – My Advice

Mum and Dad get married today, I’d like to help them on their way. So here’s some special advice from me, To help them with our family.

Keep the drawer filled with sweets, And give us children lots of treats. Make sure you spend time together, To keep your happiness forever.

Make sure you spend lots on us, And then us kids won’t make a fuss. But the most important thing for you, Is to show your love in all you do.

A caring word, a kiss, a touch, And those family cuddles that mean so much.


Children 5 – Dr Seuss

Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the couple who’ll decide where to go.