Wind, Sun and Stars - Nadia Birkenstock

On a day like this

What can I give, what can I bring to you?

On a day like this

What can I say, what can I sing to you

On a day where everything does meet —

White shells shine beneath your feet

The sun is high and warms the breeze

As you rush through pine trees

On your way to the sea…

May the wind be gentle yet strong

Speed you boat on the course

That you both have agreed on

May the sun shine warm upon your deck

And in the darkest night

May the stars came out to help you navigate

You’re not naive

You know the couse that is ahead of you

Won’t be all rose cakes

And little waves and candy dolphins, too

But I’m sure the two of you

Will make a hell of a fine crew!

If one should ever fall overboard

Your honey pulls you out safely

Warms you dry, enfolding you…

May the wind be gentle yet strong

Speed you boat on the course

That you both have agreed on

May the sun shine warm upon your deck

And in the darkest night

May the stars came out to help you navigate

And I wish that once

When you both want, and when the time is right

Your little ones will thrive

And fill you both with joy and with delight

May they inspire yet shake your life

Sleep more than four straight hours at night

Be brave (especially the girls!), and fond

And really careful near the pond —

Always nice to their dear aunt…

May the wind be gentle yet strong

Speed you boat on the course

That you both have agreed on

May the sun shine warm upon your deck

And in the darkest night

May the stars came out to help you navigate