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Green, But No Envy

Had my hair color treated
To surprise the wedding guests
Shock came at the rehearsal
Groom wanted to leave

His once-blonde bride had green curls
She’d been hoping for brunette
Oh, how the bridesmaids chuckled
Wig worn at wedding





Sadly, a true story.

Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2011

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Jack Horne Date: 5/18/2011 8:04:00 AM Thanks for a good chuckle, Carolyn - it still makes me laugh. Many congrats on your win : ) Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/18/2011 7:27:00 AM oh, the bloopers of a rehearsal, carols... fun, naughty! big cheers to you! :) huggs Login to Reply

Tahera Mannan Date: 5/18/2011 6:09:00 AM This must be one awesome shock. Many congrats darling for this win. Thanks for all your prayers. My surgery is over and am now recovering. Login to Reply

Gautami Phookan Date: 5/18/2011 2:33:00 AM Super loved this very funny one...wish some coaxing and cajoling had worked on the groom, cuz the idea of a green haired bride did sound good to me :)) Congrats Carolyn on your fabulous win with this exquisite piece... Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/17/2011 10:16:00 PM oh, boy, it was YOU? Congratulations,Carolyn. I do remember this fun one. Login to Reply

John Freeman Date: 5/17/2011 5:12:00 PM Excellent entry Carolyn, congratulations on taking second place. Agape, Moses Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 5/17/2011 5:11:00 PM OOPS Congrad's Carolyn! Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 5/17/2011 5:10:00 PM UT OH!!! I turned myself magenta once grrrrrr but not for my wedding! Funny one gal! Light & Love Login to Reply

Gwendolen Song Date: 5/17/2011 4:51:00 PM Very seldom do I keep a poem in my head as much as I have this one, Carolyn..It certainly brings a new dimension to your personality-You have all these wonderful life situations that you have turned into poetic masterpieces..here is just another example. Curious,....do you wear green hair for St. Patty's Day? ha ha. Congrats on this funny scene!! Gwendolen Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 5/17/2011 1:53:00 PM Congratulations, Carolyn....your sad but true story wins, hands down!!! What color was the wig??? Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 5/17/2011 12:37:00 PM Congratulations on the win in Dr. Ram's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Brenda Atry Date: 5/17/2011 12:19:00 PM I loved it Carolyn, but I am soory that I am laughing at poor brides's misfortune. Congratulations on your placement in Dr Mehta's contest. It is a well deserved win! Warmest regards, Brenda Atry Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 5/17/2011 11:49:00 AM Congratulations on the second place win in my contest, Carolyn Login to Reply

Diane Locksley Date: 4/26/2011 9:04:00 AM I guess buying the wig was the best alternative. You made me laugh. Best to you in the contest, Diane Login to Reply

Gwendolen Song Date: 4/26/2011 8:20:00 AM Ha ha ha, Carolyn. Are u kiddin me? This is a TRUE story"? I wanna see a pic of this on your blog if u have one! I can't stop laughing over your playfulness and funny write. Ohio River is ready to burst from rain in Ohio. Gwendolen Login to Reply

James Fraser Date: 4/25/2011 1:18:00 PM The poor guy must have been devestated Carolyn. I hope they look back and chuckle at this day? good luck in Dr. Ram's contest....:) Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 4/24/2011 10:07:00 AM LOL - I could picture this : ) Login to Reply

Jslambert Mister Roboto Date: 4/23/2011 6:44:00 PM unfortunately been involved in some of these type wedding nightmares! Do you carry a pen/pad everywhere? I do!:) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/23/2011 4:27:00 PM clever clever. I really need to put my thinking cap on today for these two contests I am seeing! Login to Reply

Shani Fassbender Date: 4/23/2011 12:06:00 PM Carolyn, this is very amuzing...were you the poor bride? I believe this contest will have lots of humorous verses! Love, Shani Login to Reply

Michael J. Falotico Date: 4/22/2011 3:09:00 PM Wishing you a Happy Easter also... Been away from soup this week and will catch up this weekend.. Crazy work week!! love Michael Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 4/22/2011 3:04:00 PM Oh dear....this a true story???? What a memory this makes....but what a good sense of humor you must have not to be tramutized forever after that!! Login to Reply