The Black Dress

The Black Dress

 

It hung on its hanger

of her closet door.

Seeming to stare at her,

awaiting to adore.

 

The day slow in arriving--

the day which excited her,

making her smile,

yet, played her nerves.

 

The prom was soon.

Though a Senior in high school,

this would be her first dance.

her stomach certainly knew the butterfly rule.

 

Never having a date,

or a boyfriend, for that matter.

Never the girl a boy would ask out,

so, she felt those butterflies gather.

 

For she had a date to the prom;

her friend agreed to be her escort.

On cloud nine, she couldn’t believe

the night would be her grand resort.

 

Soon he was in her living-room,

and he stood at her entrance in his best.

At least for one night, she’d be like the others…

at the prom… in the black dress.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

May 7, 2021

Author's Note

For the girls who are differently abled... you can go to prom... and so much more!

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Melina for sharing the story in the poetry.
"Soon he was in her living-room,
and he stood at her entrance in his best.
At least for one night, she’d be like the others…
at the prom… in the black dress."
I loved the above lines. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank for your well thought out review.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.

[Chris Shaw]

The dress looked good on the hanger and even better when it was worn at the prom. What an exciting time that would have been. Inclusivity is paramount in my opinion. Visual free verse and enjoyed Melinda.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

it was me... over 20 years ago. Thanks for reading.

[Chris Shaw]

Sounds as though you have a great bit of nostalgia there Melinda.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Ohhh luv this
I love the free style
I write free style most of my life
I hope she or was it you had a great time
Great poem enjoyed x

[Melinda McQueen]

Yes, it was me... over 20 years ago. Thanks for reading.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

I thought so !
No worries
Hope you well