Yesterday evening's service was a sort of reflection on old age and included poems, video clips and some thoughts from me. Here is the first of two posts sharing some of that material.
This short passage has been chosen by a young couple whose wedding I will be conducting in September... it is just beautiful...
The Beauty of Love (Anon)
The question is asked; "Is there anything more beautiful in life than a young couple clasping hands and pure hearts in the path of marriage? Can there be anything more beautiful than young love?"
And the answer is given: "Yes, there is a more beautiful thing."
"It is the spectacle of an old man and an old woman finishing their journey together on that path. Their hands are gnarled but still clasped; their faces are seamed but still radiant; their hearts are physically bowed and tired but still strong wth love and devotion. Yes, there is a more beautiful thing than young love. Old love."
And this video of a song based on another powm (note the subtitles have an error near the end where the word 'gone' should actaully be 'gaunt')