The poetry in these pages was written by Jim Boswell for Meg to offer (with other poems) to couples that she marries. They are very popular because they speak especially to our times and are about  Australian relationships.

The poems are copyrighted © and must not be published without permission.    

However, because they are very popular with wedding couples, you may use any of Jim's poems at marriage ceremonies on one condition:  

Authorship must be publicly acknowledged.

At the wedding say something like this:-

"This poem is by the Australian poet, 'Jim Boswell'  from New South Wales."

Then please send Jim an email to tell him which poem you chose and why.  jimboswell@celebrationceremonies.com

The Great Poets Declare ©

Monday, 27 June 2005

The great poets declare, "How do I love thee?"

And then they announce the ways.

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Our Shared Sacred Space ©

Monday, 27 June 2005

Come apart with me, my love,

Create our sacred space.

Our place for knowing, showing all,

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Remember The Promises Made ©

Thursday, 14 August 2003

When the world disappoints or attacks you

And resentment and anger invade

And you wish you were some other person,

Remember the promises made.

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What Is Marriage Really? ©

Thursday, 10 July 2003

Marriage is more than the wedding day -

‘though wedding days are great.

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What Do You Ask Of Me Today? ©

Tuesday, 10 June 2003

What do you ask of me today?

And what can I ask of you?

Mostly I just want you near me To do what you normally do.

But I also

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A Letter To A Loving Couple ©

Tuesday, 18 March 2003

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Walk Hand In Hand ©

Monday, 17 March 2003

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Our Day ©

Friday, 7 March 2003

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When I Promise Love ©

Sunday, 2 March 2003

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Because Of You ©

September 1998

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I Wish I Could Explain ©

18 october1998

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