On This Day of All Days

On this day of all days
My car decided to die
It wouldn't start
It wouldn't even try
Turned the key
A click
Kicked the tire
A hiss
Walked away
With a tear in my eye

We were supposed to marry today
Had to be there
At 9am
Don't know what I'm gonna say
Mother-in-Law
Will hate me more
Father-in-Law
Will knock me to the floor
Scared to death 
As I burst thru the chapel door

I gaze in surprise
At the church before me
I cant believe
My eyes
Its dark
My ears
Its quiet
I look around
Not a soul to be found
What I thought would be
A day of sorrow
The pastor said the wedding
Is tomorrow

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3/4/19
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Date: 4/1/2019 6:06:00 PM
hello Timothy, the man in your poem did not miss his wedding. have a nice evening my friend.
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 4/6/2019 2:58:00 PM
You are right Darlene thank you
Date: 3/5/2019 8:58:00 AM
A FAVE for me, Timothy. Brilliant poem.
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 3/6/2019 3:44:00 PM
Thank you, coming from you that means a lot.
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