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I Never Cry At Weddings

I never cry at weddings, 
none shed, no apologies to say.. 
Though the days, up and gone, 
how soon you've flown away.

I shared much of life without, 
and would I ever will it..
were I to be so selfish,
and wish the same of you?

Just weakness in watery eyes..
moments precious now..
though my oh my, how few.
No, that would never do. 

No, I never cry at weddings..
well, almost never..
do you?

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Caren Krutsinger March 21, 2021 at 12:43 AM I liked this one ever so much! I like all of your poems ever so much Richard.

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2021 at 3:51 PM is that your piano playing by chance?

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2021 at 3:50 PM Love this one. So much feeling in it. Great style you used here.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 9, 2021 at 7:24 AM - I must admit that I cry at weddings ... not because I'm sad ... but because of beauty, love and joy, Richard :) - A lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paula Goldsmith March 8, 2021 at 7:32 AM "Beautiful" just like a wedding. Any tears should be of joy/happiness for the couple. Have a blessed day writing away.............

P.S. Awtry March 7, 2021 at 8:47 AM Beautiful. I really try not to cry at weddings—but somehow always do. :)

Robert Pettit March 4, 2021 at 6:20 PM Nicely written with a great piano melody to accompany it.

Eve Roper March 3, 2021 at 2:52 PM Well, you found one that always cries at anything anymore. Great verse, Richard. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus March 2, 2021 at 7:50 AM For many this will undoubtedly be a tear jerker, Richard...as for me, I might get emotional, but I never cry, whether it be weddings or funerals!! ~ Regards // paul Quoth Theraven March 2, 2021 at 10:12 PM Paul, 'Stiff upper lip'., what I was going for. And you nailed it. This flotsam and jetsam poem could work equally for a funeral. Even if it was my own. -Richard

Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2021 at 7:15 AM Ha ha Rich, what a great finish. This made me smile. Quoth Theraven March 2, 2021 at 10:08 PM Richard. Always leave them laughing...or at least wondering. -Richard

Gershon Wolf March 1, 2021 at 2:31 PM Wow, a real tear-jerker, at least for me, Richard. (btw, I almost always cry at weddings). ~ gw Quoth Theraven March 2, 2021 at 10:07 PM Gershon, Glad to hear it. If you've ever given away the bride, you know the feeling. -Richard

Tom Cunningham March 1, 2021 at 12:25 PM Tears of joy and why not, happy occasions make us emotional at times. Hope your week is off to a good start Richard. Tom Quoth Theraven March 2, 2021 at 10:05 PM Tom, Happy occasions for all intended. The week will be endured, come what may. -Richard

Vijay Pandit March 1, 2021 at 5:52 AM Of course you cry. Those are special tears at special moment--why would one let the moment pass by. Awesome, emotive rendering, Richard. Quoth Theraven March 2, 2021 at 10:01 PM Vijay, The days will see through to new beginnings. Always hopeful in a new day. -Richard

Kim Rodrigues March 1, 2021 at 4:49 AM If I know how much the bride was yearning or the tear in the groom’s eye at how lucky he is. Still after years of knowing how these marriages turn out, more cynical. The best are the weddings that bring out laughter. I think they have more chance. Mine did! Quoth Theraven March 2, 2021 at 9:56 PM Hi Kim, You are so right, the aftermath can takes its toll. -Richard

Victor Buhagiar February 28, 2021 at 10:39 PM If love abounds, why should you cry? Quoth Theraven March 2, 2021 at 9:55 PM Victor, Why indeed. One man's loss.., another man's gain. -Richard

Heidi Sands February 28, 2021 at 8:27 PM Oh , I can certainly feel this. A beautiful song to go with this too. Great one :) Quoth Theraven March 2, 2021 at 9:53 PM Heidi, Thankyou, I'm glad you liked it. -Richard

Michelle Faulkner February 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM Love the melody, so wistful and yearning (did you compose it?) - and those precious few moments (now there's something in my eye!) Quoth Theraven February 28, 2021 at 6:29 PM Hi Michelle, No, that's Paul Anka's 'Hold me till the morning comes'. Thanks for commenting, I don't cry at weddings, anymore (nor any less). -Richard

Tara Dawn February 28, 2021 at 5:48 PM wowzers. That’s a bit close to home...brilliant execution in so few words. Marvelous, dahhhling. Hugs Quoth Theraven February 28, 2021 at 6:31 PM Thank you Tara, Marvelous, dahhhling. Something borrowed, someone blue... Isn't that the way it goes? -Richard