Joyful, frugal celebration!

Gold cherry

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 06 Feb 2024
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Her ring was old, her grandma’s gold;
her love, commitment new and true;
her dress she’d had to borrow,
and must return tomorrow;
her posy was of violets blue
– freshly picked, he’d found just a few
down by the river.

This was no sop to superstition,
or slavish following of tradition –
just judicious use of their resources
for married life on slim finances,
and family and friends together
gladly provide a buffet spread
so all who come to this occasion
to celebrate this joyful happy union,
can stay for fellowship and laughter
and be well fed.

[IP: Old saying re weddings “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” –
I know violets are violet, but traditionally they are thought of as blue, and they seemed the most appropriate flowers for this occasion!]

 

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Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

good IP response Rhiannon - thank you!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. I enjoyed doing it once the notion came to how it fitted! Rhiannon

And thank you for the cherries.

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Warm touches in this wedding poem; love is the guest of honor here and it is well seated in your words. smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Glad that that came out well! Thank you. So much emphases these days on making a huge expensive event of a wedding, and losing so much, and often taking away from real getting ready for the marriage itself and what it will involve. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

I though you perefectly captured the IP here Rhiannon, in what is a lovely poem.

Dougie Moody

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

So glad you thought that, thank you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

An elegant adaptation of a well-known saying, Rhiannon, but at the risk of sounding pedantic I wouldn't describe the tradition as slavish nor a sop to superstition.

Kind regards, Luigi

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, I would have said that some just do it out of fun, but that the history would have been traditional expectation to follow it, or superstition. Google said, '“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe" is the famous rhyme that superstitious brides and grooms follow in the name of luck on their wedding days.' !!  But maybe many just think it fun nowadays? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ewan on

 sweetly charming, this is our Facebook & Twitter/X pick of the day.

Please could all readers give this a shout out on social media.

Author Page at the 'Zon
 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thank you. Very glad it has got this response. Sorry that I can't do social media myself! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"Her ring was old, her grandma's gold;

her love, commitment new and true;"

 

A thoughtful reflection of tradition and practicalities when it comes to marriage. Still a valued institution but costs need to be considered carefully when there are other financial priorities. 

So much to think about prompted by your articulate and skilful poem, Rhiannon. Paul 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Paul.

The purpose of a wediding and marriage seem to have been forgotten much, with the former being regarded as an extravaganza and way to gain praise for oppulence, which puts it out of the reach of many, and then the purpose of marriage becomes befogged. I hope the verse puts both into better context, with the couple just wanting to ask both God's blessing and their friends' support, and publicly stating their commitment, and there being much happiness in the gathering.

In the past more financial encouragement to marriage has been offered by governments, because of the stabalising benefits for all society, including children. Rhiannon

 

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Money can't buy you love. My cafe owner says money can't make you happy, but it is better to be rich and miserable than to be poor and miserable.

Excellent poem actually! Tom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tom. Though the poor and miserable are more likely maybe to turn to the Lord for help and happiness, and the rich sadly may keep trrying different things they can buy hoping one of them will suddenly touch their real spirit's unhappiness! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

The religion of capitalism, the counter culture, “happiness comes over a counter” the philosophy of “I have therefore I am”.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

As in the hymn I put up today, Jesus said, 'I am the bread of life' '(John 6:35}, also, 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God' (Matthew 4:4 quoting Deuteronomy 8:3) Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

But still, Lord who made the lion and the lamb, you decreed I should be what I am. Would it spoil some vast eternal plan, if I were a wealthy man?

All the best, goodnight! Tom