Our Red Candle

When my friends threw me a bridal shower

they included the poem about all

of the different colored candles

and when each should be burned.

I have followed the poem and burned

a lot of the candles when we

reached those moments in the poem.

The latest candle to be burned

is the red candle.

Read ahead to find out

what we are celebrating...

A basket of candles that come in a pair
In all different colors, for you two to share.

The white ones burn first
They are wrapped in white lace
To celebrate your first married night
In your new chosen place.

The green pair is taller, and also much thinner
Burn with the first company, you have over for dinner.

The dark blue candles are for after your first fight
Use them to burn while making up all night.

Pink candles set the mood and pave the way
For your first married Valentine’s Day.

Now, when your first year of marriage is through
The cream anniversary pair, will light for you two.

Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright
Celebrate promotions you’ve worked toward with all of your might.

By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe
You can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.

And just when you thought you’d put these away
Take the light blue ones out-for your fifth anniversary day.

Now just one more pair left - for the big 2 5
The anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.

Congratulations Tamara & Matt
On the start of your forever
May the two of you always be happy together.

Burn these candles
Just the way we said
But please don’t forget

blow them out before bed!