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The Garlands of Life

She skips barefoot through silken grass A daisy garland in her hair, But childhood moments swiftly pass And happiness is sought elsewhere. A teenager so full of fun Clothed modestly in simple dress Yet rich in character she grows Desiring that her life will bless. How gracefully she walks the aisle Her hair adorned with floral crown And feet raised high in satin shoes Beneath her flowing bridal gown. 24.05.19 'A garland poetry contest' sponsored by Julia Ward

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Beata Agustin

Date: 5/27/2019 5:23:00 AM

Wow! Congratulations... very nostalgic. God bless you.

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 1:22:00 PM

Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment, Beata. How time flies as they say.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/25/2019 8:39:00 AM

Totally delightful, Wendy. A FAVE for me.

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 1:21:00 PM

Thank you so much,Line. I wonder if you have a daughter and it brought back memories?!

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/25/2019 8:11:00 AM

Congrats!!! on your Honorable Mention my friend, Wendy...^WW^

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 1:20:00 PM

Thank you WW. Oh that crafty passing of time!

Julia Ward

Date: 5/25/2019 5:18:00 AM

Pretty, but you need to tie the two stanzas in by having a different fifth line. There is too much of a jump between childhood and the marriage day.

Wendy Watson
Date: 5/25/2019 6:20:00 AM

Thanks for your comment and the honorable mention, Julia. This was conceived as the flashback thoughts of a Mother on her daughter's wedding day so the two rolled into one in my mind. I appreciate what you mean though.