A silk gown long and white The veil covered her face Heeled shoes of pearls and lace Hands gripped the flowers tight She’d falter not this night She walked with poise and grace A black suit stained with tears Her fingers through his hair She touched his skin with care Was approached by her peers Confirming her worst fears Her heart could feel him there In death as was in life They were husband and wife 03/12/2021 Written for HexSonnetta Poetry Contest Sponsor Emilie Pinet