Poetry Train Monday - 151 - The Best is Yet to Come

For today's Poetry Train, I'm dedicating a song to my nephew Jake and his new bride, Gracie, who got married over the weekend.














Once upon a time, there was a sweet little nephew who was the ring bearer at my wedding.


Fast forward a few years, and our hero - descended from a long line of Incredibly Handsome Men - grew to manhood.

Like all heroes in every story, Jake at first Refused the Call of handsomeness.
























But heroes are destined to Seize the Sword.

Jake Crossed the Threshold to serve in the US Airforce.
















Jake's Hero's Journey ultimately brought him face to face with The Goddess.




Finally accepting his fate and stepping up to join his family legacy of Incredible Handsomeness, Jake Crossed the Return Threshold by transforming into Mr. & Mrs.









Jake and Gracie - this one is for you:


The Best is Yet to Come

Out of the tree of life
I just picked me a plum
You came along
And everything started in to hum
Still, it's a real good bet
The best is yet to come



















The best is yet to come
And babe, won't that be fine?
You think you've seen the sun
But you ain't seen it shine

Wait till the warm-up's underway
Wait till our lips have met
Wait till you see that sunshine day
You ain't seen nothin yet

The best is yet to come
And babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come
Come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine
I'm gonna teach you to fly
We've only tasted the wine
We're gonna drain the cup dry

Wait till your charms are right
For these arms to surround
You think you've flown before
But baby, you ain't left the ground

Wait till you're locked in my embrace
Wait till I draw you near
Wait till you see that sunshine place
Ain't nothin like it here

The best is yet to come
And babe, won't it be fine?
The best is yet to come
Come the day you're mine

Come the day you're mine
And you're gonna be mine

- Carolyn Leigh and Cy Coleman, 1964



Akelamalu says Oh a lovely story - wonderful! He is very handsome and she's beautiful - what a lovely couple. :)

Alice Audrey says From ring bearer to groom. Time sure flies.

Julianne MacLean says Handsome, yes - and his bride is gorgeous! Congrats to the happy couple!

Poetry Train Monday - 98 - The Legacy

Today I'd like to feature my third guest poet since I've been riding the train.

My first guest poet was my husband Brad - you can read his poem HERE.

My second guest poet was my brother-in-law Jeff - you can read his poem HERE.

And now for my third guest poet. Peter Baccin-Smith is my nephew, the son of my husband's eldest brother, Ken. He lives in Ottawa, Ontario with his younger brother and his parents, and is thirteen years old.

His class did a project this year about family history and ancestors. His mom emailed me for some of that family history, as I'm a big genealogy buff and have gathered as much data as I can.

She emailed me recently and said Peter had done really well on his project, which included this poem, and wanted to share it with me. And now - ever the proud auntie! - I'd like to share it with you.

To ride the Poetry Train, CLICK HERE.




















The Legacy


From the icy north we chipped our way,
Workers who would dare,
Sailing with the wind to Red River,
A home we carved in Métis Land,
But not all of us were there.

In the heel of the boot,
Bodies strewn around,
Children had to clear the dead
Which the fighting giants left aground.
Soldiers, chauffeurs, and corpsmen
Left to discard the waste,
Many ventured to start anew
In the land of the free and opportunity,
Because all is fair in love and war.

Many seeds were scattered,
Artistic girls, scientific boys.
Before long, the worlds collided,
And parents to be fell in love
Then gave breath to all their joys.

- Peter Baccin-Smith, 2009

Anthony North says Peter, make sure you keep up this poetry thing.

Unknown Writer and Almost Lover says I agree with Anthony. Keep it up..:)

Sweet Talking Guy says Nicely done, Peter, it's good to get to grips with history.