Wedded in Church

Wedded in Church

(A Villanelle Poem)

 

A place where God dwells,

Did we two come together as one,

‘Neath the sound of wedding bells.

 

The day marked well,

With the going down of the sun.

A place where God dwells.

 

His Presence fell

Once the ceremony begun,

‘Neath the sound of wedding bells.

 

O how hearts did swell

At the love which had won.

A place where God dwells.

 

I finally wore my veil,

Which of my dreams were among.

‘Neath the sound of wedding bells.

 

Our love was felt…

A dry eye had none.

A place where God dwells,

'Neath the sound of wedding bells.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

September 1, 2021

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful and beautiful poem shared dear Melinda. A wedding, where love will become a flower of happiness. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for your visit and for your review.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem and you are welcome, dear Melinda.

[wordman]

and may god smile down upon you both forever

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you, Wordmmn!

[wordman]

you`re welcome

[Shelley Warner]

I like this poem Melinda. I remember learning to write viillanelle poems when I took poetry writing classes at Boise State a few years ago. You did well with the repeating phrase of "A Place where God dwells". What a special day for you. I'm continuing to read poems in your book. I like the one about sunflowers (pg. 26).

[Melinda McQueen]

I actually learned about the villanelle poems while reading your book. Lovely book, I might add.