Poems and Songs for Ceremony


	Introduction \| home Poems and Songs for Ceremony Poems and Songs for Ceremony Song: Lean On Me Artist: Bill Withers Dedicated to: All my friends Sometimes, in our lives We all have pain, we all have sorrow But, if we are wise We know that there's always tomorrow Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on For, it won't be long Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on Please swallow your pride If I have things you need to borrow For no one can fill Those of your needs that you won't let show You just call on me brother when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you'll understand We all need somebody to lean on Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on For, it won't be long Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on You just call on me brother when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you'll understand We all need somebody to lean on If there is a load You have to bear, that you can't carry I'm right up the road I'll share your load if you just call me Call me if you need a friend Call me ... Song: Lean On Me Artist: Bill Withers Dedicated to: the song me and my father dance to (the first slow dance tradition) There's two things I know for sure. She was sent here from heaven, and she’s daddy’s little girl. As I drop to my knees by her bed at night, She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes. And I thank God for all the joy in my life, But most of all... Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer. Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair. "Walk beside the pony daddy, it’s my first ride." "I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried." Oh, with all that I’ve done wrong, I must have done something right. To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night. Sweet sixteen today. She’s looking like her momma a little more every day. One part woman, the other part girl. To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls. Trying her wings in a great big world. But I remember... Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer. Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair. "You know how much I love you daddy, but if you don’t mind, I’m only going to kiss you on cheek this time." With all that I’ve done wrong, I must have done something right. To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night. All the precise time. Like the wind, the years go by. Precious butterfly, spread your wings and fly. She’ll change her name today. She’ll make a promise, and I’ll give her away. Standing in the bride room just staring at her. She asked me what I’m thinking, and I said, "I’m not sure, I just feel like I’m losing my baby girl." Then she leaned over... and gave me... Butterfly kisses, with her mama there. Stickin’ little white flowers all up in her hair. "Walk me down the aisle daddy, it’s just about time." "Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?" "Daddy don’t cry." With all that I’ve done wrong, I must have done something right. To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses. I couldn’t ask God for more, man, this is what love is. I know I’ve gotta let her go, but I’ll always remember. Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses...