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Unwed Bride

February 25, 2010
By AlyssaFama SILVER, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania
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AlyssaFama SILVER, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania
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Most people want to be the sun that brightens your day. I'd rather be the moon that shines down on you in your darkest hour.

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She stood at the alter, tears falling from her face;
They rolled down her cheeks; falling on her dress and staining her pretty lace.
She looked down at the empty rows before her;
As her eyes once again began to blur.
He was gone along with her pride;
Left at the alter as the unwed bride.
Her satin white gloves lay on the ground;
And she wondered if his footsteps would ever be found.
She reached her hand up, and pulled the crown off her head;
And broke it in half for the words left unsaid.
She took a step in her perfect white shoes;
Because now she knew what she must choose.
Again she took that walk down the aisle;
On her face was no hint of a smile.
Her heart was now broken on the best day of her life;
She would never be called somebody’s wife.
Off of her body, she tore the white dress;
No one left for her to impress.
Out of its curls, her hair tumbled down;
And threw her bouquet with the rest of the gown.
She screamed out her lungs, for there were no words left to say;
All of her happiness was taken away.

© Megan M., Ocala, FL

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AlyssaFama SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 5:29 pm
AlyssaFama SILVER, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
Most people want to be the sun that brightens your day. I&#039;d rather be the moon that shines down on you in your darkest hour.

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thats exactly what i was going for! haha thank you :]
AlyssaFama SILVER said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 5:28 pm
AlyssaFama SILVER, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
Most people want to be the sun that brightens your day. I&#039;d rather be the moon that shines down on you in your darkest hour.

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aww thank you so much!
JoPepper PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 4:00 pm
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That was very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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on Jun. 22 2010 at 12:07 pm
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Yikes. Intense. I feel bad for this woman. You have it described perfectly what someone somewhat might feel after being left at the alter.
AlyssaFama SILVER said...
on Apr. 8 2010 at 5:24 am
AlyssaFama SILVER, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania
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thank you soo much! and yes i definitely will [:
elfiewrites BRONZE said...
on Apr. 7 2010 at 8:13 pm
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Oh my goodness! That is all I can possibly find the words to say. This is so sad, and I read it, like, a million times! If you get the chance, may you please give me feedback on my article, "Is There Reason?" Much appreciated. Excellent work!
Riley141 GOLD said...
on Mar. 22 2010 at 3:29 pm
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Good job...theres alot of emotion...keep writing.
aaashleeeh BRONZE said...
on Mar. 20 2010 at 6:37 pm
aaashleeeh BRONZE, Orlando, Florida
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Great poem! Empathizing with this woman would not be hard thanks to the way you wrote it. Keep up the great work!
katieharris BRONZE said...
on Mar. 19 2010 at 9:22 am
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Ahh wow.. very strong words. There's so much emotion in this poem... just, really good job. :)
Rosebud32 PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 17 2010 at 5:24 pm
Rosebud32 PLATINUM, Bloomington, Illinois
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wow this peom is really meaningful, and by far great. I loved the whole thing, and it really kept my attention, and it made me think of the girl, and what she was feeling, really inspiring peace, i loved it.

~rosebud~
Don26 said...
on Mar. 11 2010 at 7:19 pm
amazing lik always it doesnt matter how u feel ur writing always amazises me and improves
Joanne55fl said...
on Mar. 11 2010 at 7:08 pm
Beautful poem. A subject not that thought of. Got right to my emotions. Supberb
T0R!A said...
on Mar. 10 2010 at 7:57 pm
This is the essence of perfection. True words, true feeling. Words arranged in a series of faultless lines. I read, and while I read, there was a picture depicted in my head, of what your words brought to my mind, a clear and crisp picture, that none could have brought except your own true poem.
klzach said...
on Mar. 10 2010 at 6:45 am
This poem was very deep, heartfelt and beautiful. Keep up the good work!