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A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To My Wedding

The countdown on the calendar began the moment he proposed,
The wedding planning began the minute I met him,
I desperately wanted this milestone to be remembered even after we are decomposed.
I cannot count all the catalogues I made him skim.

Everything had to be absolutely perfect to ensure a magical night.
The mesmerizing dazzling decorations stole the show,
all the necessities were coming along just right.
The delectable vanilla cake we chose was as light as fresh snow.

I gracefully plopped into the limo on that gorgeous summer day,
slam went the door along with my dignity and sanity.
I looked down at my dress in complete horror and brutal dismay,
my wedding was ruined and the words that came out of my mouth were a shameful profanity.

I yelled and desperately pleaded for the limo driver to stop,
I burst into tears creating tracks of mascara down my flushed face.
The limo driver did not bat an eye because he was too busy listening to his stereo of pop.
Overwhelmed with disappointment and worries my heart began to race.

Determined to regain control of the dreadful situation I began to tug,
I yanked the delicate fabric as hard as I possibly could.
This ghastly dilemma was almost impossible to just sweep under a rug
but I decided to fix my makeup and enjoy the night like I should.

I pulled out my pocket mirror and mascara and got to work,
I decided the best thing to do was put on a smile.
I guess the dress is sexier shorter I thought with a smirk,
I felt more beautiful than ever as I walked down the aisle.

July 13, 2018

A funny thing happened on the way to... Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Robert Haigh 

7th Place

Copyright © Haley Fisher | Year Posted 2018

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Susan Gentry Date: 7/25/2018 5:01:00 PM Lol. Congratulations on your win. Funny, clever. Enjoyed! Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/26/2018 11:15:00 AM Thank you Susan.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/24/2018 6:01:00 PM VERY well done. Congrats to you, Haley Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/24/2018 10:57:00 PM Thank you.

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/23/2018 6:39:00 PM Well done Haley congratulations. Tom Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/23/2018 6:44:00 PM Thank you Tom. It was a fun contest. I loved the poem you submitted as well.

John Gondolf Date: 7/23/2018 4:40:00 PM Hi Haley, back to say congrats on your placement. John Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/23/2018 6:44:00 PM Thanks so much John.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/16/2018 2:58:00 AM - A fun poem to read Haley, I really enjoy this :))) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/23/2018 6:46:00 PM Thanks so much it was fun to write. I'm glad you liked it.

Agnes Krampe Date: 7/15/2018 8:01:00 PM That was a fun write, Haley. I hope fictional? Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/15/2018 9:18:00 PM Thank you. Yes, thankfully fictional.

John Gondolf Date: 7/14/2018 11:14:00 AM Nicely written, Haley, this makes me ponder the difference between men and women; for women the dress is an all important thing, but for men, it's all about the woman in the dress. John Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/14/2018 11:26:00 AM Thanks John. That's true. It's an interesting difference. Hopefully, the importance of the dress is to try to impress the man she loves and look her best. But as you said, the man had to be impressed with the woman already before he even sees the dress!

Lyric Man Date: 7/13/2018 9:28:00 PM What a fun and inspiring limo ride you have given us.. your write is like fresh lemonade. You took your lemons and made them refreshment. So drink up to self confidence and I will drink with you! Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/13/2018 10:09:00 PM Thanks. Wonderfully said :) It was fun to write.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/13/2018 7:15:00 PM well look at you. You took this lemon and turned it into lemonade. I bet that wedding dress ended up being so awesome looking! Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/13/2018 10:07:00 PM Thanks Andrea. Another fun contest.