Memories of Snow

The Bride's Ensemble

The Bride's Ensemble

Her something old
was his Grandmother' gold bracelet
that he placed on her wrist:
to assure continuity
through out their married life.

He something new
was the pink silk handkerchief
that she placed between her breast:
to ensure optimism and hope
throughout their married life.

He something borrowed
was the copper coin
that her Mother taped face up in her shoe:
to guarantee good fortune and happiness
throughout their married life.

Her something blue
was the garter's hue
that she wore on her perfect thigh:
To assure fidelity, love, and purity
throughout their married life.

Poet's Note: ▶︎

Date Written in 2000. The inspiration was my brother Frank's wedding.