It came at last
dispersing wisps of anxiety that it would be stolen
by acts of God or man.
It came with a sultry weather pattern -
morning rain and afternoon humidity peaking at
3 o'clock. And what time did the wedding start?
That would be 3 as well.
Paper fans were vital objects waving in time
to the strains of Hymne by Vangelis and the Bridal Chorus
Holding off the possibility of guests
Melting like cake frosting
across the white chairs -
The white chairs decked out in waving blue ribbons
and vellum triangular prisms filled with baby's breath
A hundred tiny stars beckoning down the aisle...
And the families gathered -
Warm smiles paired with relaxed dispositions
In a wide glance of bright silk ties
and glints of silver sparkle at the necklines
They came bearing gifts of household valuables
Undiluted hope
and their many years of collective wisdom
Rounded up and tied into a great communal blessing
From the Southwest, the Northwest, the Northeast
San Diego to Ventura, Cambria to Crescent City
They came together in one place for one purpose--
To welcome the wonder love makes
For two
Encircled by many
In this season of jubilant
Crepe Myrtle
Blossoming everywhere
On this first day
On this last day
Of July
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