On Brides' Dresses - Poem

On Brides' Dresses

overheard two friends

talking - daughter's wedding dress

THE dress had been found

she had said YES to the dress

it was a done deal

eight hundred dollars - good deal

yes above all things

she should have the dress she wants

one she feels good in

their voices subsided 

as my mind wandered

back to thoughts of my weddings 

girl of nineteen years

full-skirted, long prom dress

shortened to knee-length

to suit the grooms desires for

a simple wedding

while he bought a brand new suit

his sister offered 

use my knee-length wedding dress

then at thirty-six

a new groom - new wedding dress

knee-length, cotton, white

just under fifty dollars

groom in a new suit

you can use my light blue dress

his mother offered

my taste is classic, simple

but someday I wish

a gown - indescribably 

beautiful for me

when I walk into the room

all heads turn my way

a hush - isn't she lovely

she is beautiful

yet I know at thirty-six

I glowed, so lovely

my soul shining, beautiful

and I was happy

fifty dollar dress - just fine. 

Glenda Kotchish

11/2013