Love is Giving Not Taking Anon Love is giving, not taking, Mending, not breaking, Trusting, believing, Never deceiving, Patiently bearing And faithfully sharing Each joy, every sorrow, Today and tomorrow. Love is kind, understanding, But never demanding. Love is constant, prevailing, Its strength never failing. A promise once spoken For all time unbroken, Love's time is for ever. (Anon) This reading is suitable for a civil ceremony. Return to Weddings - Readings index page.