Anniversary

We said “I do” and tied the knot
On a crazy day to wed.
Most people had a turkey dinner
On that day instead.

November twenty-seventh, years ago – 
Yikes! Thirty-eight!
And no one, hearing of our plans,
Thought they should set us straight.

Who marries on Thanksgiving?
It’s an awful day to travel,
With traffic adding extra stress
To help the nerves unravel.

But yet, despite the tension
And some gloomy, drizzly weather,
We rallied and survived the day
And we are still together.

In hindsight, I suppose that we
Might choose a different date,
But one thing I would never change
Is he who is my mate!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Johnson Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM
Impetuous young lovers do the craziest of things. But getting married on this day just make our hearts all sing. So have your fill of turkey dressing and yams to your desire. For being married on this day, your blessings never tire. Peace. :)
Melugin Avatar
November 28, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Happy anniversary ilene! Bet he will never change also. I love this poem!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 28, 2013 at 8:26 AM
Congratulations, it also makes it easier to remember your anniversary.
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 28, 2013 at 12:30 AM
What a wonderful write. Do share your poems with your family? I hope so because I know that they would adore them as much as I do. I get so excited when I see that you have posted a new poem.
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