To the Bride

he is a small sampling of nuptial bliss
grampa and gramma we thank you for this
your prodigy abound both near and far
they’ve spread like the seeds of a hollywood star

and here in the state where the big reds rule
we find your family all fit in one room
there long and there short and they’re so in between
I’m certain tonight there will be more than one scene

so if by chance you should hear the groom cry
don’t be startled, and don’t turn away
It’s a family trait that goes back quite far
you see my cousin’s a Grisetti and a sensitive guy


For Joann Grisetti's contest My Cousin's Wedding

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 12/5/2012 12:44:00 PM
I didn't get to read ALL the winners from Joann's contest...what a hoot this one is!! Great job on personalizing it too! gwendolen
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Date: 10/7/2012 10:05:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this poem that still has me smiling.
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Date: 10/4/2012 12:07:00 PM
Congratulations on the win. I especially loved the ending.
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Date: 10/3/2012 12:06:00 AM
congrats on your win in the contest, I am really enjoying reading the contest winners of this particular contest, they are all great
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Date: 10/2/2012 2:30:00 PM
Ralph, Congratulations with your fantastic entry for Joann's "My Cousin's Wedding" cheers~ xox~ PD
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Date: 10/1/2012 2:53:00 PM
this is sure cute. Congrats on your win with this clever little poem!
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Date: 10/1/2012 10:03:00 AM
oh, this is a Great Write, too and I saw you won!!!It's indeed a very delightful one to read! thank you! My huge congratulations for your win my friend! hugs:) Leonora
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Date: 10/1/2012 7:12:00 AM
What a super win for you. Congratulations Ralph. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/30/2012 4:36:00 PM
Congrats!! You did good I like it!!
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Date: 9/30/2012 4:24:00 PM
Good one Ralph...its all in who you know..lol. Congrats. BG
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Date: 9/30/2012 1:44:00 PM
congrats on your win Ralph
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Date: 9/30/2012 11:43:00 AM
Congratulations my friend for being a winner!! Your poem is nice!! (^_^)
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Date: 9/30/2012 11:12:00 AM
Congratulations Ralph , very enjoyable lol xx
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Date: 9/27/2012 5:14:00 PM
Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
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