Wedding of the Century 1930
Their wedding was toted “best of this century”
They had both been born wealthy.
Neither appreciated how rare this elegance was in 1930.
Their parents had kept it from them.
There were elaborate bouquets in silver vases.
Thousands of people were starving, but this meant nothing.
Her silk gown had been flown in from Paris.
French Parisian lace and pearls adorned the bodice.
He wore a top hat, and a frock that screamed expensive.
They were oblivious to the starving children, and empty tummies.
Neither heard the cries and wails of those who were homeless.
Their wedding was toted the “best of the century”.
Obscene really
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