Here’s a small selection of some of the most popular poems and readings right now, being recited by some Humanist Society Scotland celebrants. Enjoy!

Blessing of the hands by anon

‘BLESSING OF THE HANDS’ BY UNKNOWN AUTHOR RECITED BY celebrants robert anthony and hazel sharp

Forever by Ms Moem

‘forever’ by ms moem recited by celebrant alex moore

Love isn’t always perfect by anon

‘LOVE ISN’T ALWAYS PERFECT’ BY AN UNKNOWN AUTHOR RECITED BY CELEBRANT MAUREEN KETTLE

Marriage is by anon

‘MARRIAGE IS’ BY AN UNKNOWN AUTHOR RECITED BY CELEBRANT HAZEL SHARP

Twa auld weemin by Maggie Kinloch

‘TWA auld weemin’ written and recited by celebrant maggie kinloch

How falling in love is like owning a dog by Taylor Mali

‘how falling in love is like owning a dog’ by taylor mali recited by celebrant maureen kettle

One upon a time by Josh Withers

‘once upon a time’ by josh withers recited by celebrants gary smith and alex moore

He’s not perfect by Bob Marley

‘he’s not perfect’ by bob marley recited by celebrants robert anthony and linda britton

We’re all a little weird by Robert Fulghum

‘we’re all a little weird’ by robert fulghum recited by hazel sharp
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