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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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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).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I hope you know what a perfect description you've written here. I rename you...WordsOfWalt! The WOW still applies. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
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? |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
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! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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, |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
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 |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
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 |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Walt, Well now, aren't you just the sensitive one. I didn't know. But must say I like this!  |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
O thank yuh all that wedding put me in a flurry of writing and responding while intoxicated last night |
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elisaseyes Member
since 1999-07-15
Posts 196fort worth texas |
wonder how many "watchers" we had at ours? did we even know all those people? |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
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". |
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