Burlap and Satin

“You’re burlap and satin; you’re leather and lace,” the bride-to-be’s mother said. “He’s a disgrace! Break up with him. It’s not too late to save face. He’s our neighbor’s farmhand. He should know his place.” Her dad said, “He’s not in your league, can’t you see? If you marry, think of how poor you will be. You’ll not get one cent from your mother and me. Go give back that cheap little ring and be free.” The daughter cried, “No, I’ll give you up instead if I must. I know what my grandparents said to you, Dad. They thought you were out of your head to want a rich, pampered girl. ‘Not her,’ they pled. And, Mom, how did Grandma and Grandfather feel when they met my Dad-to-be? Did he appeal to them as a good choice? YOU said they had real concerns. He seemed somewhat rough. So you would steal away to get married. Your choices were right. THAT—they now admit. Though you’re happy and quite successful, as newlyweds you had to fight your folks’ disapproval, and money was tight. We’re burlap and satin—as once were you two! Our future will have a much rosier hue if you bid your coldness—and not US—adieu! We don’t want your money. Your blessing will do!” Date:March 12, 2018 Contest Title: Burlap and Satin Sponsor: Anthony Slausen placed 5th of 10 February 24, 2019, entered in Mark Toney's Poetry Marathon, Mile 21 June 21, 2019, entered in Brian Strand's contest Your Choice (12) Love Verse June 5, 2021 entered in Anthony Biaanco's $ Contest placed 8th (of ten placements)