At a Bridal Shower

Look! Some pots! Some pans! Some knives!
Gifts for up and coming wives.
Wooden spoons and silverware,
Nightgowns that are barely there.
Coffee pot and mixing bowls,
Pyrex picked for casseroles.
Towels, glasses, and a blender;
Stuff from big and little spender.
Oohs and aahs at serving trays;
Every gift elicits praise.

Being at a bridal shower
Makes one wish things had the power
To grant each bride a guarantee
That life will now be worry-free.
After all, with such provisions
Meals should not be tough decisions.
Yet here’s a bit of food for thought:
Happiness cannot be bought.
So still, despite each brand-new perk,
Marriage is a lot of work.

Here’s hoping that your new collection
Points you in the right direction.
Household stuff is just the start;
Nutrition lies within your heart.