A Year Ago

A year ago today, I watched
As my son took a wife.
We celebrated as he stepped
Into his wedded life.

The party was quite wonderful –
We ate, we drank, we danced;
The bride and groom were toasted
For the fact that they romanced.

The stress involved in planning
Melted quietly away;
And everything was lovely,
From the food to the bouquet.

A year has passed and life goes on.
It’s hard to understand
That such a monumental night
Has slipped away, like sand.

The memories remain in place.
The bride and groom still smile,
Although twelve months have vanished
Since they headed down the aisle.

I know that in the future
We will share in their delight
As we reminisce on what began
A year ago tonight.