Going To a Wedding

Going to a wedding - 
We will watch them tie the knot.
It’s nice to know that younger folk
Still give this thing a shot.

I’ll get myself all gussied up 
(That word is proof I’m old),
Although I’m not the dress-up type
Most times, if truth be told.

The ceremony’s out of doors,
A garden the location
And then we’ll head inside to dine
And dance in celebration.

Originally weathermen
Predicted it would rain.
The sun decided otherwise,
The worries all in vain.

I’m sure it will be lovely
But the main thing that I think
Is, with all the preparation,
It’s all over in a blink.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Rigoler Avatar
May 29, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Woe, you have such a simple way of writing about life in concrete imagery! When younger I did go to friends weddings but in later years, I find the earlier decorum has deteriorated considerably. Thanks for reading about my imaginery nudist morning walker. I was trying to use a reverse psychology. / M
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2017 at 10:18 AM
yes, and even a life of marriage is over in a blink. Doesn't it seem so, Ilene. Love this!
Kinch  Avatar
May 28, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Great poem, I'm currently up to my eyes in all the preparations for my daughter's wedding on Thursday. I've just decided that everything I'm worrying about will be so insignificant on the day!
Allison Avatar
May 28, 2017 at 3:22 PM
I can relate to your poem so so much! We are so similar Ilene I too am not a great one for dressing up but have been to two weddings this month and really enjoyed myself:-) hope you have a wonderful day and the sun shines for you:-) hugs Jan xx
Turner Avatar
May 28, 2017 at 2:28 PM
Mazel tov" Have fun, Mrs Ilene:)
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