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In December 2000 We Said I Do

IN DECEMBER 2000 WE SAID I DO

In the haze , of a dimly lit dance floor.
Swayed a couple who were madly in love,
They had met at a wedding,
Knew the way they were heading,
But fate had in mind another way,
Certainly not a quick role in the hay!
They dated sometime in the seventies,
Lost touch in the eighties,
And most of the nineties,
During this time each had a son,
For which they thanked God a ton.
His marriage had landed on the rocks,
And hers because she thought out of the box,
Both were divorced,
However,
Their love was about to be reinforced.
At the turn of the 21st century,
Bumped into each and spent a memory,
Charged day,
They rushed off to say I do, and excitedly
Headed for a bundle of hay!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Horsman Avatar
February 5, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Happiness complete, love it, Jennifer. Harry
Gondolf Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 6:46 AM
You have such a sweet love story, Jenn. I always find it interesting how fate brings people together. Your path had some winding turns but still you ended up where you belonged. And you are coming up on 20 years in December, congrats. Hugs, John
Proxenos Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 9:00 AM
John this is such a beautiful comment - some things are just meant to be and our relationship skipped over from the seventies to the turn of the millenium thank you for your congrats. Hugs and blessings, Jenn.
Cunningham Avatar
May 11, 2019 at 3:56 PM
A lovely romantic verse Jennifer, it was meant to be. Hope you both have many more happy years together. Tom.
Proxenos Avatar
May 27, 2019 at 10:48 AM
Thank-you Tom - yes it was certainly always meant to be - just both got older and wiser! Hugs, Jennifer.
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April 27, 2019 at 4:45 PM
You have an impressive flair for writing stories! Your pen weaves its way to the avid reader's heart in a captivating wave! A sweet love story written by the hands of fate and told by a poetess whose poetic voice is refined and unique! A great pleasure to know more about a soul sister who "thinks out of the box".. in my fave list.. Blessings, love and hugs.
Proxenos Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 2:48 PM
Hi Besma my true friend, I'm truly honoured and humbled by your wonderful comments - I don't know if I deserve them all, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I'm proud you made it a fave! Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.
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April 22, 2019 at 12:11 PM
A sweet story of love..I am so glad you reconnected..such success is certainly a call of destiny. You were meant for each other, Jennifer. Glad I got read this real life story.
Proxenos Avatar
April 23, 2019 at 12:39 AM
Hi Vijay, Am glad you did also - true love will find its partner, even if it took 2 and a half decades! We also believe it was meant to be - we are soul mates. Thank you for reading and for a lovely comment, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer
Godwin Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 1:15 AM
This is sweet, its drama emotionally touching making your love story uniquely yours and worthy of endless appreciation. I so enjoyed the love in this poem as you both returned to your true home without knowing you had each left! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Proxenos Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 3:32 AM
Hi my dear friend, CayCay although we couldn't keep our hands to ourselves at all when we met again, it was the strangest feeling that we were blood related - that's impossible of course, but our love encompasses that of husband and wife firstly, then of siblings then of parents and even children - we feel all those loves as well as the love that friends have between them. Your comments are all so heartfelt and genuine and shine with an aura around, which i believe is always with you. Poetry hugs and love, Jennifer
Godwin Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 1:17 AM
Oh my, I read this per your list and now see I had already loved it! I shall watch for that going forward, but oh well, it's not like I haven't walked down my own aisle more than once.
Dietrich Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 2:55 PM
so cute, how you used the roll in the hay expression inside the poem. You are very very fortunate to have found each other again. Awesome!
Proxenos Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 10:41 AM
Hi Andrea, Yes we are lucky and we'd waited long enough for that roll in the hay! Glad you enjoyed. I think you will enjoy the others as well. Love and hugs, Jenny.
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October 17, 2018 at 9:12 AM
Funny you be!! So this is based on a true story based on your reply to a comment below. If so, then congratulations on a successful lunar landing (lol). It's not easy. I can say that after 41 years of marriage to the same person.
Proxenos Avatar
October 17, 2018 at 2:38 PM
Hi Duke, I guess I am one of the lucky ones - i enjoyed "a successful lunar landing" in your comment. All the best, Jennifer.
Godwin Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 7:33 PM
This is precious, heart warming and encouraging! All the best ... CayCay
Proxenos Avatar
August 20, 2018 at 7:16 AM
Hi CayCay, Thank-you for your comment. After so many years fate still persisted - I cant tell you how happy, relaxed and in love I am. I can tell you understand. Hugs.
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August 17, 2018 at 7:39 AM
People who have been down this path can relate to this poem. I truly enjoyed reading it. Thanks Jenny, Kim
Proxenos Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Hi Kim, We cannot escape fate or destiny! thank-you for your comment.
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