Wedding Gown

Worn only once

Cream and lace formed lovingly

by deft maternal fingers

And even after all these years

The memory still lingers

Preserved it is, inside a box;

Occasionally I peek

When that day seems far away

And its nostalgia I seek

That gown I’ll never wear again

A young bride’s homespun glory

Carries in its fabric

My very own love story. 

Author's Note

My mother made my wedding gown - from veil to shoe covering. It's a shame that I can't wear it every day... Yes, that's an actual wedding pic, over 21 years ago.

Reviews

[Angel]

Oh, Rita...this has brought tears to my eyes. I always cry at weddings...
You are an absolutely gorgeous bride in this picture...the dress is lovely, and so are you.
And your groom is breathtakingly handsome...
What a perfect couple.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angel! It was a great day, and the years since have been beautiful, too... And yes, I certainly married a very handsome man! ;)

[Angel]

Dressed head to toe in your mother's love...what better wedding gift could any mother give to her daughter...

[redflutterby]

Oh Rita...what a special gift she gave you!! To wear her "love" on the day you gave your vows is such a beautiful thing. I can just imagine the smiles and happy tears she experienced as she lovingly created your dress. Thanks for sharing this...;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

It really was a wonderful gift. I carried the missal from her wedding day as well (Catholic tradition). And we shared great moments during the fitting and sewing process. :) Thanks for reading this piece of my history, Red!

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, I just love every part of your wedding story............the photos of the two of you, your exquisite gown made by your precious mother all makes this a fairy tale of love and happiness!!

May the two of you receive eternal blessings and your gown always hold the same special place in your heart!!!
Thank you so much for sharing with me this glimpse of your life!!!
Hugs, Sheila

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sheila! And thanks for bringing this poem and this day to my mind again - I continue to be blessed every day, and I never want to waste an opportunity to be thankful for that!

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow ! what a beautiful wedding frozen in time. You are very beautiful and your better half was a very handsome man . You wish you could relive this moment again. A perfectly constructed poem to match and capture the very essence of love and commitment . When I look at this poem and wedding picture I was reminded of this song by Joshua Kadison .

You're my peace of mind
In this crazy world
You're everything I tried to find
Your love is a pearl
You're my Mona Lisa
You're my rainbow skies
And my only prayer is that you realize
You'll always be beautiful in my eyes

The world will turn
And the seasons will change
And all the lessons we will learn
Will be beautiful and strange
We'll have our fill of tears
Our share of sighs
My only prayer is that you realize
You'll always be beautiful in my eyes

You will always be beautiful in my eyes
And the passing years will show
That you will always grow
Ever more beautiful in my eyes

When there are lines upon my face
From a lifetime of smiles
When the time comes to embrace
For one long last while
We can laugh about
How time really flies
We won't say goodbye
'Cause true love never dies
You'll always be beautiful in my eyes

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Neil! I love that song! :) That day was very special, but I am happier about every day I have shared with my husband since then, and continue to share... :)

[Renée]

oh I wish my Mom had made mine ! What a lovely poem !
Straight to the heart of every woman who reads ( :
adorable photo btw

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Renee! I am so happy that my mother did this...

[Renée]

"Happy" I am sure does not even capture what you feel about this special gift from your Mom..and I know it will grow dearer as anniversaries pass ( :

[Antoinette Tarsitano-Mo..]

I actually did wear my dress again a couple of years ago! Much to my happiness, it was a little bit bigger on me when I wore it the second time:)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Awesome, Cookie! Thanks for reading!

[Dr. Wood ?]

AH......You have immortalised it

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you - it is a piece of art, that dress!

[rhythm&blues]

Lovely photo, you were a beautiful bride, nice memories in this poem.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you! Youth creates the illusion of beauty... :)

[Ryan]

wedding gowns are not about the fabric. they are about the memories. the memories of one of the best days of a woman's life. well penned Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

I like to think it was one of the best days in his life, too! :) Thanks, Ryan!

[Ryan]

that's true, yeah :) anytime