Forever

A silk gown long and white
The veil covered her face
Heeled shoes of pearls and lace
Hands gripped the flowers tight
She’d falter not this night
She walked with poise and grace

A black suit stained with tears
Her fingers through his hair
She touched his skin with care
Was approached by her peers
Confirming her worst fears
Her heart could feel him there

In death as was in life
They were husband and wife
          03/12/2021

Written for HexSonnetta Poetry Contest
Sponsor Emilie Pinet

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/5/2021 10:02:00 PM

Poignant! Congrats on your win with this beautiful work!

Evelyn Swartz
Date: 4/6/2021 2:22:00 AM

Thank you

Jan Allison

Date: 4/5/2021 5:06:00 AM

oh so sad a scenario, beautifully penned many congrats Evelyn:-) hugs jan xx

Evelyn Swartz
Date: 4/6/2021 2:23:00 AM

Jan, thank you for the comment. It means so much to me when a seasoned poet such as yourself reads my work.

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/4/2021 8:38:00 AM

Congratulations Evelyn! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, you should be proud of your placing, this was a challenging form, but your poem stood out, well done my friend, Emile.

Evelyn Swartz
Date: 4/4/2021 8:17:00 PM

Thank you so much. I am truly honored to have placed in the contest. I am happy that my poem stood out. It means a lot when a seasoned poet such as yourself notices my work. Poetry Soup has taught me so much. I love learning new forms.