An Imperfect Bride

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Let’s go! It’s time!

Now!?

I’m still in my floral blue knit night

gown, plum-colored sweatshirt, &

baby doll slippers from Walmart!

No one will see you or care.

Not important.

An uncharged phone?

A half-packed purse?

Uncompleted morning duties?

I gather myself,

an imperfect bride,

for the trip.

I view trees in autumn attire ablaze

against a sky the color of my blue on white china

left unwashed in the sink.

The creeks & river have risen again,

meeting us along the road.

Muddy currents obscure clarity.

Mesmerized by the mystery,

I arrive at the bank

with dry lips the color of pallor.

In the stillness,

an ancient sycamore disrobes.

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©Barbara Harris Leonhard, extraordinarysunshineweaver.blog

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6 responses to “An Imperfect Bride”

  1. my valiant soul Avatar

    Poignant!

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      Thank you so much!

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  2. michnavs Avatar

    This is beautiful and a reminder that life is more meaningful when we take the plunge to the unknown sometimes..

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      Thank you for your beautiful reading of the poem, michnavs!

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  3. becomingandbeholding Avatar

    Sweet and thought provoking. Makes one consider the interruptions to routine that can bless us.

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    1. extraordinarysunshineweaver Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words and careful reading! ♥️

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