poem for samuel

this is the peom that I read to Sam at our wedding rehearsal...

you were waiting in line with the rest of the team
a voice called your name, it was a girl you'd never seen

the introduction was given, just names were sufficient

we laugh at that night when we met in the basement
I always timed my steps to match up with yours
so maybe we could talk before we left the classroom doors
I hated saying goodbye. we had great conversations.
from God and men to family vaccations
our affection became obvious, Mr. Graham noticed the spark
or he may have just noticed how I chased you like a shark
oh those were the days, fun times and flirting
Not knowing your thoughts, just wishing and hoping
I made the next move, I just couldn't stand it
he said, she said, Ok I was impatient
so i told you straight up, "I'm ready to date."
you agreed but said that I had to wait!
one month later, you gave me The Rose
I was so proud to be the one you chose
My mom always taught me, "you must teach a man
to treat you good." but we didn't know that I'd meet Sam.
to my surprise, the tables turned
i became the student, slowly I learned
He opens my doors, calls me beautiful and baby
never showing off, just serving his lady
it's hard to believe that 3 years have passed
dating was quite an adventure from the first day to the last
then we fell in love but agreed not to say
"I like you" would have to do until the ring came my way
What were we thinking? we are so weird
well the ring finally came and everyone cheered
this poem is too long so without further ado
I wanted everyone to hear "Samuel Self, I love you!
I love your heart and soul, your smiling face
Here's to a life full of freedom love and grace!"