"TWAS THE BRIDE"

'Twas the night before New Years
And all through the house,
The girlfriend was angry
She wasn't a spouse!

She hoped for the joy
That Christmas would bring.
But Christmas had passed,
And she still had no ring!

They'd been together
For over two years.
Long-term commitment-
That must be his fear.

She thought, "That's the reason
That I'm still single.
I'm breaking it off!
Then the phone gave a jingle.

"Come outside," said the voice,
And then went away.

She opened the door,
And there was a sleigh!

He whisked her away,
Grinned like a fox
Got down on one knee
And opened the box.

'Twas the first day of New Year
Her eyes opened wide.
"Yesterday, I'm a girlfriend.
Today, I'm a bride!"

She started to panic
"There's so much to do!
To plan a whole wedding.
What do I do?

How do I afford
Everything that I need
To end up with the wedding
Of which I have dreamed?"

Then she remembered
That magazine page,
Wild Rose Photobooth

Before she was engaged.

Her eyes, how they twinkled!
Her smile seemed to glow!
"I can plan everything
At the Bridal Expo !"

Reception hall! Caterer!
Florist and tux!
Save money, save time,
And no acid reflux!

Video! DJ! Photo booth!
Limousine & Gown!
I won't have to be running
All over the town!"

So she called her attendants
To the shows they all flew.
Ate catering samples
And wedding cake, too!

And I heard her exclaim
Holding prizes she won,
"I found all that I need
Now my planning is done!"

*This cute poem (slightly adapted) by Will Haggerty