The Wedding

a tale about a wedding

Bong! The bell tolled loudly
inviting everyone inside.
The Book, it sat center stage
awaiting groom and bride.

The church was filled with candles,
flames dancing in the air.
Garlands adorned every pew
and flowers were everywhere.

He took his place and waited for
sight of his soon-to-be wife;
already counting his blessings
from having her in his life.

When she appeared at the door
a hush settled upon the room;
all eyes turned to focus on her
but hers were locked upon her groom.

She proceeded with a certainty
in the future that lay ahead.
With shimmering eyes, they spoke their vows -
and with that, their lives were wed.

About This Poem ▶︎

This poem was written for week 21 of "Promptly Poetry Challenge (2025-2026)" 
Prompt: "Here are three words: bell, book, candle - Use them in your poem, or use them to inspire you.
Line count: min of 12, no max Form: poet's choice"
Poem Line Count: 20
Poem Rhyme Scheme: quatrains