Wedding News

Hello Poetry Lovers

I could not resist publishing and illustrating this beautiful piece by the late and wonderful poet Frances White.

A stirring and touching piece about an everyday human situation that resonates strongly with us. How a family structure can change overnight.

Frances used to come to Poetry Performance at Teddington regularly before she was taken from us. A much missed poet.

Wedding News

It’s good to hear you’re planning to be married
Your lives took off when you became a pair

You tell me as I’m rolling dough with flour
I hug you, leaving traces on your hair

You push aside my teacup on its saucer
Bring out champagne so we can raise a glass

Deep in my heart, I wish you every kindness
And though I feel a tremor, it will pass

I see your garden growing thornless roses
And berries to delight but never harm

With days together, full of sun and laughter
You know the way, and Love will be your charm.

Frances White 2016

Wasn’t that a beautiful piece?! So moving. Thank you, Steve White, for letting me republish this lovely visual poem.

Swiftscape is a lovely collection by Frances White and worth looking out for.

Thanks for tuning in, PL’s. We’ll be back with more poetry action real soon…