When You Were Worthy of the Finest

21 Jan 2013

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When You Were Worthy of the Finest

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Remember when…

Adorned by family and friends

Cameras captured

Your fanciful march

Besotted with promise

Twirling fuchsia bouquet

In your tailored silk gown

Intricate ring placed with trembling hand

Imparting unity eternal

Freshly bound souls

Dreams bubbling like Champagne

Whispered cheek-to-cheek

Beneath a propitious moon?

But life unfolded…

Human condition consuming

Boxes to check

Building a home, family — career

Hearts taken for granted

Prioritizing spouse and children

Personal ambitions shelved

Until one day a ray of sunshine startles…

Elicits yesterday’s smile

Ironing a face etched by sacrifice

And resurrecting hope

From that time

When you were worthy of the finest…

Posted in Family, Inspirational, Life, Love, Marriage, Motherhood, Photography, Poetry, Relationships and tagged compromise, dreams, forever, hopes, marriage, new beginnings, regret, self-worth

20 thoughts on “When You Were Worthy of the Finest”

The Other Side of Ugly on January 21, 2013 at 2:17 am said:

Was once upon a time and still am…always and forever. XO

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- luggagelady on January 21, 2013 at 8:45 am said:
  
  And your tenacity is so inspiring! May those — who have momentarily forgotten — experience that ray of sunshine today and every day… xoxo
  
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Edward Hotspur on January 21, 2013 at 7:04 am said:

Beautiful!

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- luggagelady on January 21, 2013 at 8:47 am said:
  
  What an honor to be mentioned on your incredible blog! I cannot thank you enough for your kind and lovely support!!
  
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  - Edward Hotspur on January 21, 2013 at 9:00 am said:
    
    What an honor to have my blog be called ‘incredible’! Thank you.
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Simon on January 21, 2013 at 9:38 am said:

That’s amazing. A gorgeous piece of work. Forgive the self-aggrandisement, but I wrote a poem about a wedding dress that your lovely poem brought back to mind 🙂 http://isimonfiction.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/the-wedding-dress/

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luggagelady on January 21, 2013 at 9:53 am said:

Thanks for letting me find you… Your poem is poignant in its reality, your writing sheer delight!!

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Scott Bell on January 21, 2013 at 10:19 am said:

That right there is there is the wedding of powerful writing and emotion. Such magical expression

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- luggagelady on January 21, 2013 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  Thank you. You have warmed my heart beyond measure…
  
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writingtofreedom on January 21, 2013 at 10:54 am said:

Sweet Shauna, thanks for sharing your poet’s soul. It’s great to keep love alive. Might be time to dust off my muse. Thanks!

And thanks to Sherry of The Other Side of Ugly for a beautiful story and site, Keep on being the light!
So many treasures to discover.

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luggagelady on January 21, 2013 at 5:45 pm said:

Like proper diet and exercise, cultivating one’s romance seems so obvious, and yet…? Indeed, Sheri’s illuminating mind is as beautiful as she is! YES, write more Brad — your perspective is too uplifting not to share!! xo

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Uzoma on January 24, 2013 at 11:08 pm said:

This is beautifully written. All the words fit like a gleaming white wedding dress. It’s one ceremony we won’t forget.

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luggagelady on January 25, 2013 at 12:19 am said:

What an esteemed honor to have you visit…I can’t wait to read more of your intriguing blog. Thank you for your sweet words! 🙂

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malctg on January 25, 2013 at 6:21 pm said:

Hi luggagelady. I have two ex-wives not a happy time. Thank you for flying by and liking my poem ‘The Football Ground’. Take Care. The Foureyed Poet.

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luggagelady on January 25, 2013 at 6:34 pm said:

Eek! I hope you’ve been touched by the sun and found peace and happiness even so…I surely appreciate your visit and wit!

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Mysteriously Quiet on January 26, 2013 at 6:41 pm said:

Hi 😉
I have nominated you for the VERY INSPIRING BLOGGER AWARD! Please click on the link to accept this award and check out the rules. CONGRATULATIONS!!
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luggagelady on January 27, 2013 at 4:00 pm said:

So incredibly kind of you. Thank you and congratulations to you and your inspiring work!!

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SirenaTales on February 15, 2013 at 7:57 am said:

Poignant and beautiful. Yes, may all feel the radiant rays of sunshine uplift and inspire and warm. Thank you for stopping by and liking my posts. Congratulations on a grace-filled blog. Looking forward to reading more. xo

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luggagelady on February 15, 2013 at 11:20 am said:

Your sweet thoughts are deeply appreciated. I adore your theme of “everyday enchantment” — with dancing/cooking passions? My kind of inspiration! So happy I found you! 🙂

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