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Shot-Gun Wedding

An angry Father, that wore a frown
has watched the rise of the devil's moon
While pacing, he's worn the carpet down
They arrive at dawn, and none too soon!

Broken curfews, her virtue at stake
The stakes are high, but the daughter dared 
Dad quickly plans a wedding date!
No explanation or sage to share

They are ushered in, without a sigh
Their vows would choke the most aloof
It clouds the starlight in their eyes,
and shoots the moon, un-bullet proofed!

This patriarch must take a stand
Holy wedlock was in high demand !


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11/17/15 
Carrie Richards
Submitted for "Trashed # 4" Contest: Sponsored by Broken Wings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 8, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Carrie, Congratulations, SKAT
Cheema Avatar
December 8, 2015 at 4:28 AM
Carrie, how smoothly you wrote the sonnet! Congrats !
Gentry Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 11:13 PM
I thought this was so cute, a different idea that worked. Good luck in the contest.
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November 18, 2015 at 6:10 AM
Nicely done Carrie, Best Wishes for the contest Kevin
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