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wayoutwalt
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0 posted 2001-10-21 01:16 AM



As they scuffle into the chapel
They become old friends of the groom
For on that side there is low rent
And there’s always plenty of room

They listen to the preacher
Or at least someone that's ordained
They let the vows pour into them
To recharge their dying brains

And by the time to kiss the bride
Their feelings are sparked anew
And then they whisper too each other
“Now I know that I love you!”

They would leave but time to dance
And the ballroom is now their youth
When they'd chase each other ‘bout
And cry love was the only truth

The slow dance leads to YMCA
As the night is dwindling down
They don’t know a person there
But still the people gather ‘round

To spy these wedding watchers
Really move and shake their things
For all will know when celebration ends
A sweet melancholy brings

The crowd will scuffle in their fancy cars
Too much drink has started wars
But the Watchers sit all starry eyed
To know again what love is for!


[This message has been edited by wayoutwalt (edited 10-21-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Walt Burns - All Rights Reserved
Duncan
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1 posted 2001-10-21 01:46 AM


I hope you know what a perfect description you've written here.  I rename you...WordsOfWalt!  The WOW still applies.
Tracey
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2 posted 2001-10-21 01:59 AM


My, you're busy writing poetry tonight. I agree with Duncan, you've described it perfectly. I didn't get to go to any weddings this year and they are so much fun

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

wayoutwalt
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3 posted 2001-10-21 02:01 AM


I just got back from one and it was an hour away and we knew only the groom's mother hehe but everytime I go to a wedding and its often due to my wife's social and big family life I hear those words of love and remember what tiz all about yuh! Thanks for the replies!
Enchantress
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4 posted 2001-10-21 09:14 AM


WOW Walt!  This is a goodie!  Why is it that all weddings, rather receptions end with doing that dumb bird dance or the YMCA?  Can't figure that one.  Good stuff!  ~Nancy~

  ~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

rwood
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5 posted 2001-10-21 09:49 AM


Oh Walty...your such the romantic here. I would have loved to been a "Wedding Watcher" at your wedding. Did you do the YMCA? Receptions are so wild these days. This reminded me of "The Wedding Singer" and "My Best Friends Wedding" Thank you!

Sincerely,
Regina

Kit McCallum
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6 posted 2001-10-21 09:52 AM


Wonderfully creative Walt!  Funny how someone else's day turns into a day of renewal for others ... much enjoyed your thoughts in this piece!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

Larry C
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7 posted 2001-10-21 03:20 PM


Walt,
Well now, aren't you just the sensitive one.  I didn't know.  But must say I like this!  

wayoutwalt
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8 posted 2001-10-21 03:22 PM


O thank yuh all that wedding put me in a flurry of writing and responding while intoxicated last night
elisaseyes
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9 posted 2001-10-21 06:41 PM


wonder how many "watchers" we had at ours? did we even know all those people?
nakdthoughts
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10 posted 2001-10-21 08:25 PM


dontcha just luv weddings...hmmmmmm I'm trying to respond like WOW would..oh yuh!
*s
~Wynter

"The worst prison would be a closed heart".
...Pope John Paul II



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