Tears In the Champagne

It was a marvellous, sparkling affair Everybody they had invited was there. Friends and relatives from both families Filled the small country church with ease. They said their ‘I do’s’ then exchanged a kiss The looks on their faces were of identical bliss. This was the day they had planned for so long: It was all so perfect, nothing had gone wrong. The beautiful bride in her white wedding dress Felt like she was a fairy-tale princess. With her handsome groom standing at her side She felt her heart swell and fill with pride. There was a time when she doubted she would see Their plans come to this eventuality For opposition had stood in their way: Putting in doubt the coming of this day. A jealous former lover, full of spite Tried with all her wiles and might To win back the heart of the man she once loved But his heart was cold, stony and unmoved. Her campaign was ended by the arm of the law Knocking authoritatively upon her front door. Then arresting her and throwing her in jail. Ensuring her plans of disruption would fail. With glasses raised and to the sound of loud cheers And with love and best wishes ringing in her ears She feels tears of happiness well up once again. And drip unchecked into her glass of champagne.