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# Anniversary
- URL: https://www.hawkword.com/poetry/anniversary-16356622/
- Published: 2022-02-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-02-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Description: foyer lights are on full dimmer shoes laid neatly on their rack coats arranged, from fat to slimmer empty hangers in a stack
- Author: A. Gee
- Tags: Poetry, Allpoetry Import, #Import 2026-04-25 19:56

foyer lights are on full dimmer  
shoes laid neatly on their rack  
coats arranged, from fat to slimmer  
empty hangers in a stack

dainty dishes stew and simmer  
children banished from their quests  
of the moon, not yet a glimmer  
mamma readies for her guests

streetlights twinkle on, and steady  
by the time the doorbell rings  
mamma, standing at the ready  
jumps a bit as if on springs

the door opens, there is Eddie  
parents, gothic, by his side  
pitchfork left at home, a teddy  
Eddie brought it for his bride

awkward silence for a second  
mamma brushes off a tear  
a wide smile, come in, I reckon  
do come in, come in, oh dear

all are silent through the check in  
small talk frozen in the throat  
mamma finds her voice and beckons  
Eddie's mom gives up her coat

house tour is declined, politely  
heading to the dining room  
mamma leads the way, lit brightly  
followed by the bride and groom

table, round, its seating knightly  
to ensure a proper view  
dishes flavorful and sightly  
Eddie whispers: I love you

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forty years, the story's written  
tiny chapters on my knees  
come to play here with my kittens  
Ed and I, forever smitten  
tiny chapters, here's a squeeze