Second Thoughts
09:58:00
I saw the parents of the bride and I the groom
Realised something was wrong, something was amiss
It was time for my wedding, without a bride to kiss
I stared at the best man, playing with the ring
I glanced at the rented choir, their voices trained to sing
I looked at the guests, with all the pageantry they brought
They all looked worried, like they could read my thoughts
I snuck out the back, with no time to spare,
A tear in my black jacket, but I didn't really care,
The girl of my dreams was missing her big day
She held the keys to my happiness, the sun in my day
I found her seated, all dressed up by the lake
"Babe, it's your big day. Let's go for heaven's sake"
Somehow those words felt dry out of my mouth
For I knew deep down, the wedding had gone south
And so I sat calmly, beside her and waited
Dropped the temper, fear and all the emotions that debated
Listened to her speak from the depth of her heart
In that one moment did the confusion depart
She took my memory to the first time we met
I, in the blue Tee, she wore a red skirt
How I teased and begged, showered her with gifts
And slowly but surely her stance did shift
My heart bled as she spoke of the proposal
How I went down, on one knee, before her mother
Family and friends knew and stood outside waiting
I planned the party and a ring she must emerge flaunting
I called it love, but she said she was pressured
We went on dates, but we clearly had no future
She liked my company but only for a while
No bridal dresses, bachelor parties or vows that tie
I sat there heartbroken staring at my reflection
The lake water still, peace in the midst of commotion
We sat there together, silent as the midnight chill
I thought about my life, love and the caterer's bill
And I awoke to the morning of my wedding
Bachelor's Party over, my singleness I was shedding
The nightmare the night before still plaguing me with questions
Did she really love me, were our moments real, with true emotions?
The piano rings loud as I search the room
I see the parents of the bride and I the groom
Stare at my wife-to-be smiling straight at me,
It's too late for second thoughts, our wedding begins.
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