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The Big Step

weary
waiting

tired of
dating

marriage-
ready—

going 
steady

leaves her
wanting

life is
daunting

time is 
flying--

as she’s
sighing

doorbell’s
ringing

soon she’s 
singing

ring, he
proffers

best of
offers

they don’t 
tarry

they’re not 
wary 

soon they
marry



March 4, 2023
written for the Strand Premier 1194 Poetry Contest      placed 4th

Copyright © Janice Canerdy

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