Slice of Life - Addressing Wedding Invitations

I love participating in Slice of Life, started by Two Writing Teachers and writing a story, reflection, or musing at least once a week.

 

I'm glad Tuesday has rolled around so I can visit all the Slice of Lifers again.  I'm missing everyone after the amazing Slice of Life Story Challenge!

 

 

Thank you Margaret Simon for encouraging us to link up poetry this month using the hashtag #digipoetry.  Also, thank you Leigh Anne Eck for creating a button for us to use.

 

 

 

Addressing Wedding Invitations

 

Invitations are piled high,

adorned with navy script

and warm and optimistic sunflowers

that symbolize adoration and longevity.

Navy Sharpies are poised and ready,

the perfect color,

thanks to little sister.

Post masters have scoured

the back of the store

for sheets of just the perfect

"Forever" love stamps.

We're ready to address.

Each name,

the pen curving around

the loops and flourishes,

is lovingly drawn,
and we think about how
meaningful those names are,
and part of our lives -
the past, present, and future.

Each address

is noted,

and we marvel how

far across this country

and world

they will go,

a web of history, family, and

friendship.

Hours pass.

We talk about how

a wedding is a unique

gathering, the only time

all those connected to you

and your spouse and families

will come together

to celebrate.

We think about

who will sit

with whom,

and who will become friends

and tied together

through a new family.

We think about joy.

They are finished.

All addressed and stamped,

sealed and stacked,

weighed and ready,

they are sent out...