The Wedding. (3)

This is what I finally wore

On this special day.

Jumping in a taxi

I made my happy way.

I arrived on time, what did I find,

A photographer waiting there,

To record the people who’d been invited

By the loving pair.

The ceremony was moving,

The knot tied as they do.

Reminded me of sixty years,

When I got knotted too.

The Wedding Breakfast followed

Poached salmon was for me.

By the time we got that

I’m usually having tea.

Then we had the speeches

I sat keeping quiet.

The groom read out a poem I wrote

I can’t claim it caused a riot.

By now I had begun to wilt,

At early evening time.

My button-hole was a nice white rose,

But a dandelion came to mind.

My breathing got move difficult,

Humidity was quite high.

I thought if I’m going to kick it,

This is not the place to die!

And so I left reluctantly,

My nephew and new wife.

Wishing them my very best

For a long and happy life.

[Caspiana]

You look really nice Don. 😀 I'm glad you had a good day , although I know how humidity wreaks havoc with being able to breathe. Have a lovely rest. xx 🌻

[pegbl]

Hi Don you look a real stunner all dressed up in your Sunday best. So glad you enjoyed theday and the weather was beautiful. Mmmm poached salmon, bet you enjoyed that. Well of course the groom read out one of your poems, bet it was up to your normal high standard we've all become accustomed to. Xxx

[chubby2x22]

Wow Don you really look the part. So pleased the sun was shining and you had a grand old time. Good job you went off home before your rose wilted and you had time to put pen to paper. Jane.

[newlands]

Well Don you looked a”Toff”

[knitter]

Hey Don, you look very smart

Thanks for the poem

Which came from the heart .

( I bet you are wearing your stripey blue robe today though.)

[Hacienda]

Morning Don. You look so handsome for your nephews wedding. Yes, I know the feeling, recently at my Nieces Christening, she's a Toddler, and about 100 people where invited, ......They all had Toddlers....I wilted with the noise, but loved every minute. Home is the best place to relax, cuppa Tea, and put pen to paper. Thanks Don on this Lovely Hot bank Holiday Monday. Love n Hugs XXXXXXX

[2greys]

Very dapper Don, a nice turnout. Myself, I would look ridiculous in a whistle and flute.

[lizzyw]

How smart you look Don .I am pleased the day went well and how kind of you to write a poem for the couple’s special day. I imagine Midge was happy to have you home 🙂

[asfaan_abs]

very handsome ....keep that smile on

[Magpuss]

So glad the sun shone and the day went well. Nice photograph, as 2g's says - you're looking very dapper! Nice to get home though, after a good day out - glad you enjoyed it.

[Carnival567]

And very handsome you look too! I'm glad you all had a happy day, and I wish the happy couple all the best for their future life together.

[Katinka46]

You look just right, I know the nephew is very special to you, as are you to him. What a fabulous day. Could you post the poem you wrote for him or is it too personal?

Love

Kate xxx

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

Kate Luv, if I wrote a poem to my nephew he would think i was losing my marbles and tell me not to be ............. daft! But you are right about him being special, he was a great help to me when my son Philip died so far away from from home 6 years ago. Don xx

[Katinka46 in reply to Hidden]

I remember you telling us.

Soooo glad it was a special day.

Xxxxx🍺🍻🍸🍹🍾🎩👒

[skischool]

Gosh what a dapper looking gent

Lancashire gigolo for rent?

shirt and sleeves with fine cuff links

you turned a head or two me thinks

And back at home with your dear friend Midge

A cool beer waiting in the fridge

i am glad you enjoyed your important day

On that warmest Sunday in the month of May..................Scuffy Ski's and a scruffier cat xx

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

You've set the bar pretty high there young Grasshopper. It certainly hit the spot for me. Thank you.

[skischool in reply to Hidden]

i just wanted to say how pleased i was that you enjoyed your day and you did your nephew proud,Margaret would have been suitably(excuse the pun)impressed too.....S & S xx

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

Thank you Skis and Scruff, you are a couple of Pussy Cats.

[sassy59 in reply to skischool]

Well put skis. Love to you and Scruffycat. Xxxxx 😂😍

[sassy59]

You looked very smart Don and I’m sure the happy couple understood your need to leave when you did. Stay well. Xxxx

[hypercat54]

Wow don't you scrub up well Don? It sounds like a great day was had by all. Loved the poem especially 'When I got knotted too' Lovely. x

[Hidden]

Very dapper Don. Glad you managed to last until the ceremony had finished before you had to leave. I'm sure the Happy Couple were delighted to see you.

[helenlw7]

I’m so glad you had a good, if a little tiring, day at your family wedding. I think you made the right decision over what to wear! I hope you’ve recovered from your busy day now.

[Shirleyj]

You look lovely don, sounds as though it all went well. You deserve a nice rest x x😊😊😊

[MoyB]

Very smart, Don! They must have been very pleased to have you there. Put your feet up now and recover from all the jollity. Glad it was a good day. xx Moy

[mskpjb]

That was lovely Don and you looked very smart indeed. We just haven't got the staying power for long events now have we. I bet you slept well though ! Sheila xx

[Hidden in reply to mskpjb]

Thank you, you are right about the staying power. The noise and crowds wear me out even before the the breathing problem starts. I’m certainly no party animal anymore, if I ever was. 😢

[undine]

thank you - you look very dapper may I say, well done take care xxx

[Hidden in reply to undine]

Thank you. I looked up ‘dapper’ in the dictionary since it’s been used quite a lot. It said “probably from a Middle Low German or Middle Dutch word meaning ‘strong, stout’.

So they got one out of two right. 😉

[undine in reply to Hidden]

not the meaning I meant - have just looked it up myself to check and get' (of a man) neat and trim in dress and appearance.

"he looked very dapper in a dark silk suit"

synonyms:smart, spruce, trim, debonair, neat, tidy, neat and tidy, crisp, well dressed, besuited, well groomed, well turned out, smartly dressed, elegant, chic, dashing;

[Hidden in reply to undine]

I know you didn't Luv x. But the version you quote didn't sound like me at all. lol

[undine]

would guess that is what others meant too xx

[Stumpy55]

Hello Don, well you look really smart I must say and glad you enjoyed the special day. All you need now is a good rest to recouperate 😴 and your poem was good. Take care of yourself xx😊

[Hidden]

Thank you Stumpy, I really did enjoy myself. I seemed to be going to so many funerals these days, it was such a pleasant change.