We Do But....

We Do But....

A Poem by KATHY SUE SILLS

 

Down on bended knee

Face expressive with love

unique ring symbolic of love, nestled in a

velvet box

Fluent words spoken in

romantic tones

 

He gazes into starlight eyes, ears wait to hear

Yes I will marry you

Sense of relief is evident

At the moment they do, but.....

 

Preparations need to be made

Formal wear fitted

Invitations made

Wedding cake ordered

Church reserved

Blood test and marriage license to get

At the moment they still do, but.....

 

Church decorated with flowers and bells

Unity candle is lit

Bride and groom pledge their undying love

Contentment settles in

At the moment they do, but.....

 

Fantasy honeymoon is taken

Two lovers soak in the alabaster moon

Bodies integrate perfectly

Serenity soothes their soul

At the moment they still do, but....

 

First aniversary spent on silk sheets and romance

Second anniversary love still shines

Third anniversary slips them by

Fourth anniversary spent in separate rooms

Fifth anniversary fight esculates

At the beginning they did, but now.....

Divorce is imminent

 

© 2011 KATHY SUE SILLS


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great build-up.. all the excitement of the promise..
sad let-down.. all the misery of reality..

Well conveyed idea, as sad as it may be..


Posted 12 Years Ago


this is truth be told in saddest times, from fairy tale to disaster. And pefect.

Posted 12 Years Ago


A sad, sad tale ... it's very hard to do, isn't it?

Posted 12 Years Ago


True enough. This is well written.

Posted 12 Years Ago


It is the "buts"--love itself is not enough to sustain the onslaught of life--well done! They ended was not expected when I first started reading--I liked that!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Great Job! This is so true and is happening to alot of people.....very sad it is. But the way you explained it showed it from their point and that is good it helps us to understand. Great write!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Sad ending, but this was my favorite verse:

"Fantasy honeymoon is taken

Two lovers soak in the alabaster moon

Bodies integrate perfectly

Serenity soothes their soul

At the moment they still do, but...."



Posted 12 Years Ago


Great piece! All in the begining is a sparkle...the mid - point...a change...the ending? Never what we hope!
Love the situation and build up, as always!
xx

Posted 12 Years Ago


Wow, excellent stanzas, build it up so well....then the last stanza reveals what is sometimes dirty and real truth....excellent insight and portrayal of the topic !!!

Posted 12 Years Ago


a sad reality so many times.......well done

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Added on October 6, 2011
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Tags: Love, Marriage, Honeymoon, Divorce

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KATHY SUE SILLS
KATHY SUE SILLS

Harrisville, MS



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