This is the work of the great Pam Ayres, a British writer and broadcaster which I utterly admire for her work and especially her amazing poems. Today I feel privileged to share this one with all of you, especially because is now often used in many weddings. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Yes, I’ll marry you, my dear.
And here’s the reason why.
So I can push you out of bed
When the baby starts to cry.
And if we hear a knocking
And it’s creepy and it’s late,
I hand you the torch you see,
And you investigate.

Yes I’ll marry you, my dear,
You may not apprehend it,
But when the tumble-drier goes
It’s you that has to mend it.
You have to face the neighbour
Should our labrador attack him,
And if a drunkard fondles me
It’s you that has to whack him.

Yes, I’ll marry you,
You’re virile and you’re lean,
My house is like a pigsty
You can help to keep it clean.
That sexy little dinner
Which you served by candlelight,
As I do chipolatas,
You can cook it every night!!!

It’s you who has to work the drill
And put up curtain track,
And when I’ve got PMT it’s you who gets the flak,
I do see great advantages,
But none of them for you,
And so before you see the light,
I DO, I DO, I DO!!

Here’s the audio version read by the very self Pam:

Well, I hope you liked it and you may use it on your wedding or just as a simple but great gift to your boyfriend or husband. Please don’t forget to share it with your friends of Facebook or Twitter clicking on the links below.

via: Pam Ayres.