that look
she adores him
that's why I'm here
her equity firm executive parents
don't
the retired judge marrying them
dear friend of our family
leaves out "if anyone objects"
just to see how she looks at him
...worth the 1500 mile drive
...worth pausing my journey
...worth wearing a suite
priceless really to see
my punk rock nephew
(Red Tank--look 'em up)
and the HR director of
one of those Manhattan banks
putting a ring on it
sigh..
on Monday
they'll be back in Brooklyn
2500 miles from others' expectations
going to his gigs and being happy
makes me believe in love
to see that look
wow
you never know
it could happen again
and if it does
I'll know the look
I'm looking for
but really just happy
to be happy for them
those two
beaming through tears in each other's eyes
should be on everyone's wedding cake
yeah.. that look
that's why I'm here
Copyright © Steven Young | Year Posted 2023
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