A bride's steps

Steps of sorrow

Steps of pride

Steps of a happy

Reluctant bride

 

Steps so shy

Steps so bold

Steps so new

And yet so old

 

Steps that pause

To enter the door

Steps that resound

On the floor

 

Steps so eager

Yet so small-

Steps responding

To a spouse’s call..

 

Steps of hope

Steps of fear

Steps to reach

A fate so near

 

Steps at night

When all is quiet

Steps to a future

Happy and bright.

 

Steps so restrained

Yet so free

Wanting to advance

And also to flee

 

Steps with a tear

Steps with a smile

Steps that will last

Mile after mile

 

Steps of gaiety

Steps of cheer

Steps that will help her

Year after year……..