Thanksgiving Bride

I got married on Thanksgiving
And what I remember least
Is the food out on the table,
Though it likely was a feast.

We were young and we were foolish – 
Getting hitched on such a day,
But it’s thirty-nine years later
So it all worked out okay.

Still, tonight when I was eating
All that turkey and the sides,
I thought back to being one of those
Unique Thanksgiving brides.

Though in hindsight it was crazy
And we both kind of regret it,
When it comes to anniversaries,
We never can forget it!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Hicks Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 2:04 AM
Good news for those forgetful husbands out there! Though with being Thanksgiving, the downfall is the lack of alone time with your partner - what with the whole family being there! I think being a Thanksgiving bride is merely another testament to your uniqueness - enjoyed it.
Johnson Avatar
November 29, 2014 at 5:41 PM
Happy Anniversary, the day you picked is fine. Like you said, you won't forget to celebrate and dine. Peace. :)
Andresen Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 3:16 AM
- Congratulations, Ilene !!! - This is a great poem !!! - I wish you a beautiful weekend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Bauer Avatar
November 29, 2014 at 2:25 PM
thank you so much, anne-lise! much appreciated...
Amadore Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 9:43 PM
Happy anniversary Ilene. And, Happy Thanksgiving. May you have at least 39 more such years. Very well done verse.
Bauer Avatar
November 29, 2014 at 2:24 PM
thank you very much! i appreciate your good wishes and hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday, too...
Dietrich Avatar
November 27, 2014 at 9:32 PM
this is just fantastic, Ilene. wow, a thanksgiving bride. Never heard of one before!!!
Bauer Avatar
November 29, 2014 at 2:23 PM
i know - it was a bit stupid but we had a small family wedding so it didn't inconvenience too many people. still, i wish someone had tried to talk us out of it. oh well. hope you had a great holiday!
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