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Written by Rae Pater   

Photo by Sheilagh O'Leary
Photo by Sheilagh O'Leary
In almond silk
she leans into her groom.
Her face lifts to his, rapt
with thatched cottages –
Cinderella wins Prince.

The bridesmaid studies her bouquet
whilst the groomsman looks elsewhere.

They’ll eat from crystal
and silver dishes.
She'll be a Mrs, a mother, a lover.

Those prizes she never expected
open like sugar blossom
in her smile.
She is an almond queen,
and takes her throne today,
ever-after circled on her finger.

He's her candy-frosting man –
too sweet to run away.

Comments (2)add comment

Pris C said:

I like this, Rae. Great images throughout the poem of the dreams/hopes of the 'perfect' marriage.
January 20, 2009 | url

AGR said:

I love the 'ever-after circled on her finger' part.
February 12, 2009

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About Sheilagh O'Leary

Sheilagh Ethne O’Leary is an established award-winning art photographer born and living in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Her work has been exhibited/collected internationally and appears in numerous art journals and publications. Sheilagh received her art education through mentorship with Manfred Buchheit, Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Art, Banff Centre for the Arts, and the Rockport Maine Workshops.   Read More...

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