Francine Roberts Poet Dodoitsu

The Wedding Rehearsal

with her Mother's heels and veil
   she holds his hand solemnly
tells him forever they'll be
   ... they are five years old

two decades later they laugh
   remember first rehearsal
again she wears Mother's veil
     ... this time it's for real
    





by Francine Roberts
for Dr Ram's 'Wedding Rehearsal - dodoitsu' contest

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Jack Horne May 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM Many congrats on your win, Francine : )

Nette Onclaud May 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM this is so tender, francine!.. best of cheers for the award! :) huggs

Tahera Mannan May 18, 2011 at 6:12 AM Such beautiful love. Many congrats Francine for this win.

Gautami Phookan May 18, 2011 at 3:27 AM Francine,now what should I say for this. toady i'm reading such fine winning pieces on wedding rehearsal, but this one has left me speechless...Congratulations dear on your win and for creating something this beautiful...love, gautami

Andrea Dietrich May 17, 2011 at 10:20 PM WOWIE< this is a prime example of "thinking outside the box" with a very early wedding rehersal!! This is one of my favorites in the contest. Congratulations!

John Freeman May 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM Excellent entry Francine, congratulations on taking second place. Agape, Moses

Debbie Guzzi May 17, 2011 at 5:12 PM awww lovely memory! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Gwendolen Song May 17, 2011 at 4:58 PM Congrats to U, Miss Francine! Seriously?...this is real? I must definately have some sort of narrative poem regarding all the details that occured between the fist and the 2nd stanza...there is 20 yrs of great material missing. Again, Great one, Gwendolen

Carrie Richards May 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM Oh...what a tender story of lasting love!! Very sweet! Congratulations on a great winning dodoitsu!!

Carolyn Devonshire May 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM Delighted to see you ranking high in Dr. Ram's contest, Francine. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 17, 2011 at 1:03 PM Congrats Francine on your amazing win in the Wedding Rehearsal contest with this dynamic poem my friend.. enjoy another special win with luv..

Shani Fassbender May 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM Love this! So glad yours was a winner!

Carol Sunshine Brown May 17, 2011 at 12:38 PM Congratulations on the win in Dr. Ram's contest Francine. Love, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta May 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM Congratulations on the second place win in my contest, Francine

Don Johnson May 15, 2011 at 10:43 PM Cute so practiced premeditated 20 years then vindicated very cute with marriage vows oh sweet n fine you guys knew your earthly passion 20 years got you your ration at 5 you foresaw the loving time my bit of waffle on the styx woke me up at half past six cantering round inside my head half dressed tapping computer said love Don

Carolyn Devonshire May 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM Thanks for your kind words, Francine. The blood pressure went down from 148/100 to 78/50. Now the doctor is wondering what to do next. Hope you pull a big win in Dr. Ram's contest! Love you, Carolyn

Jack Horne May 4, 2011 at 2:44 PM What a sweet poem. Thanks, Francine - your contest was great fun : )

Dr.Ram Mehta May 3, 2011 at 6:51 PM Thanks for your entry to my contest, Francine. And thank you for my placement in your contest,

Robert A. Dufresne May 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM Cute poem and a heartwarmer, Francine. Filled with smiles.

Delysia Hendricks May 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM Awwww, soooo cute. Good luck in the contest. :)

Carolyn Devonshire May 3, 2011 at 2:28 PM Oh, that's awesome, Francine. A love that culminates in marriage after two decades is bound to last forever. Terrific entry for Dr. Ram's contest. I'd like to see you at the top of the winners' list. You are not only a wonderful writer, but a great friend. Thank you for your kindness. Love, Carolyn

Cory Long May 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM this is very good. good luck in the contest! cory

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 3, 2011 at 7:48 AM Sweet and so cute Francine.. a clever write to depict this childhood dream turned reality .. good luck in the contest my friend..luv..