leave your sadness and cares outside,
to melt in the freezing rain.
watch your dreams gleam
like stars across the ceiling.
burn all your doubts in the fireplace––
finally there’s something to believe in.
the bride & the groom
clasped hands,
the hearts of their friends
pressed near to them.
the words of the vows
so short and sweet
the kiss of the bride
their pledge complete,
the witnesses signed
the documents, when
the time
grew bright &
angels filled the room
with invisible horns &
miraculous drums.
the inn on the hill
began to glow
while the guests dissolved
in the hug of the dance.
the groom bopped
around
like a leaping lord
& the bride’s heart laughed
at the sight of it.
fear left through
the back door;
trust came through
the front.
the guests lost
their names in the joy
of the time;
the music took
their minds.
they moved like one
body 'cause they didn't
need to worry
& all spent that night
partying in paradise.