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The groom met for the the first time his future mother-in-law. Things about his wife-to-be suddenly made sense. His bride was beautiful, but seeing his future mirrored in the sad eyes of her dad. . . . the groom walked away. Written by Andrea Dietrich For Dr. Ram Mehta's "The Wedding Rehearsal"- Dodoitsu Contest

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Jack Horne

Date: 10/23/2011 5:47:00 AM

Thought I'd read your new oldest, LOL. Remember this one - enjoyed it as much on the second reading : ) Can't remember if I sent you congrats or not - it must be my age, LOL - many congrats on all your wins : )

Jack Horne

Date: 5/18/2011 8:00:00 AM

LOL I love this one - hilarious. Many congrats on both your wins, Andrea : )

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/18/2011 7:33:00 AM

awwh, blue but bright, andie.. big heap of cheers for the big time win! :) huggs

Tahera Mannan

Date: 5/18/2011 6:13:00 AM

Oh sad indeed. I can so picture this Andrea. Many congrats for this win luv.

Gautami Phookan

Date: 5/18/2011 2:44:00 AM

Oh! something so unusual and unexpected..What if the bride wasn't like the mother,hmmm hope this turned out to be the groom's greatst loss!! how I'd love that :)) Congratulations Andrea on your fabulous win, brilliant dodoitsu here....enjoy your win dear...

John Freeman

Date: 5/17/2011 5:16:00 PM

Excellent entry Andrea, congratulations on taking Third place. Agape, Moses

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/17/2011 5:13:00 PM

a very sad one Andie, good unique take on the topic. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/17/2011 5:12:00 PM

So glad that the groom was wise enough to see the signs...saved from a lifetime of misery. Wish I would have seen signs... Great winning piece full of WISDOM! Appreciate reading this poem. Gwendolen

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/17/2011 1:52:00 PM

This was so funny, Andrea. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/17/2011 1:04:00 PM

Congrats Andrea on another amazing win in Wedding Rehearsal contest with this dynamic poem my friend.. another treasure to enjoy for your excellent quality of writing luv..

Shani Fassbender

Date: 5/17/2011 12:55:00 PM

How painfully true this is....well deserved win! Love it!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/17/2011 12:39:00 PM

Congratulations on the win in Dr. Ram's contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/17/2011 11:51:00 AM

Congratulations on the third place win in my contest, Andrea

Robert Johnson

Date: 5/10/2011 3:57:00 PM

It's a winner. great cohesiveness of story line.

Karen Croft

Date: 5/6/2011 8:35:00 AM

very nicely put. makes you really think about getting married

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/1/2011 7:05:00 AM

Thanks for your entry, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/26/2011 7:56:00 PM

Well always better to know before hand Andrea so to save grief down the road.. great lines to convey this thought.. and a wedding rehearsal unexpected luv.. good luck in the contest..

Stephen Parker

Date: 4/26/2011 3:29:00 PM

Interesting, feminine mystique revealed. The groom senses the reticence of the father-in-law, and has a change of heart. Most men are egotistical enough not to place to much emphasis on the feelings of their father-in-law to be. A nice, unique view!

Wilma Neels

Date: 4/25/2011 9:44:00 PM

Oh my goodness, maybe it wasn't such a good thing to have that rehearsal hey.. Really enjoyed your approach to the contest Andrea.. Good luck to you ;) love Wilma

Elaine George

Date: 4/25/2011 5:39:00 PM

I have always said that 'eyes' speek volumes. I think the groom-to-be, thought as I do. Good one, Andrea. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Lainie

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/25/2011 4:12:00 PM

That was great revelation..Sad one though...Good luck in the contest with this creative work..Thanks for the kind review of my work..I am saying that my poems are some that I jotted down here and there on whatever..I am saying that Janet Frame's mother said that the best poems written are jotted down written on scraps of paper, in places where we never expect to get a poem.. Sara

Dakarai Cobb

Date: 4/25/2011 2:03:00 PM

Now that was just too funny. I loved this Dodoitsu of yours. Makes me want to go and try this artform again. Thanks for sharing.

James Foulk

Date: 4/25/2011 12:46:00 PM

I just wished my kids would have had a wedding, they all were married in a court room by a judge. this was a great piece and reminds me of that steve martin movie, "Father of the Bride" part one and two. Thank you for commenting on Beetle Sees Daylight. I love all nature and its little creatures as well, they touch my heart and inspire me.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/25/2011 10:49:00 AM

Meeting the parents can spell doom at a wedding rehearsal, Andrea. Very clever. Bet this has happened a lot of times! Best wishes in Dr. Ram's contest. Love, carolyn

Jack Horne

Date: 4/25/2011 8:11:00 AM

LOL - love it : ) I knew your muse would whisper something good in your ear! Hmmmm, I've never met Sue's family - and we've been together for 19 years (married for 6 of those years...)