A beautiful girl sits behind him in AP English
He doesn’t take a shot for fear it’ll miss
A year later in a different class
It is actually the beautiful girl who asks


Five glorious wonderful months it has been
Now they fear that they won’t see each other again
Because now the 6 weeks of basic training have come
But our lovers have promised their bond shall not be undone


Every single day letters are written
Even the postman can tell they are smitten
At the end of 6 weeks our lovers are reunited
Their bond standing unbroken and defiant


When COVID strikes and locks us all down
The boy and the girl are blessed to once again share the same town
Spending every day together having private adventure and making family ties stronger
Cinnamon buns are delicious, oh how we wish those days were longer


Tragedy struck and the boy lost his ma
Pain and suffering has never felt so raw
Through it all the girl was there helping so much always trying
Even though she too was crying


That ring that wrapped around that wonderful woman’s fingers
It now rests on the hand of the beautiful girl as if her love still lingers


Love is eternal
With the right person it feels special and normal
This is the love that Ryhen and Ashford share
This one is for you Mr La, GO CHICAGO BEARS


Our friends this is the beautiful beginning of a story
One that will be filled with love and holy matrimony
A love that will survive the hottest summer and coldest winter
So please come celebrate on June 23rd at the South Shore Cultural Center!