I'm Glad She Never Fell In Love With Me
I'm glad I never lived next to the water, So I could never get used to the beachAnd I'm glad I never grew up on a mountain, To figure out how high the world could reach
It was a warm spring day, nothing but blue skies overhead, not a cloud in a sight. Tall trees reached high toward the heavens, as birds sang a melody from their branches. Flowers bloomed with the time of the season. Bees buzzed around in the sunlight gathering pollen.
On a quiet hill a group gathered in preparation for a celebration in the making.
In a pristine white room, women scurried about. Getting ready to look their best. Hair pins, curling irons, and make up. Radiant smiles filled their faces with the contagious excitement. While inside hoping one day they too would get to fulfill the dream of having such a day all their own. With someone who was so devoted and infatuated with them, that they wanted to promise before god, and loved ones to always feel that way.
Delicate lady fingers, perfectly manicured, slowly zipped up the back to an elegant gown. A gown with a fitted boddess, a simple v-neck up top that never revealed too much. Thin straps to accentuate slim, shapely shoulders as silk swam like an ocean down to her heels. White like new fallen snow, with a little twinkle like a star in the lace.
Standing before a full length mirror, her breathtaking image reflected back at her, as Haley stared lost on the sight.
Bursting at the seams with excitement for her best friend, Brooke leaned in against Haley's shoulder from behind. A smile that could set the world on fire painted across her face. "You're the most beautiful bride I've ever seen." She beamed. Saying the words every bride should hear.
Haley smiled back at her best friend through the mirror, her joy contagious.
"Thanks Brooke." She said, trying to bask in the feeling that shined from her best friend's eyes.
For some the world's a treasure to discover And your scenery should never stay the sameAnd they're trading in their dreams for ExplanationsAll in an attempt to entertain
Out on a grassy knoll, atop a quiet hill, rows of white chairs were lined, filled with people in rejoice. Here to share a moment passed down from generation to generation with sacred significance.
The guests stood as a melody filled the otherwise quiet warm air. All eyes glued to the back, as Haley appeared at the end of a long white aisle.
Gazing upon all the people she loved, people who loved her enough to come out today, and spend this special day with her. A smile filled her face as the sunlight rained down like a spotlight.
Taking a slow deep breath, Haley took a moment to absorb the beauty and happiness of this place. What should be the best day of her life.
Gently, Haley felt her father hook his arm around hers. Father and daughter's eyes met in the moment as silent tears of elation filled his eyes, but didn't fall. The sight of baby who had become a stunning woman who would now belong to someone else.
Together in unison they took a step forward. One foot after another, they made it to the altar. Where a handsome blonde haired man awaited her.
The trick of love is to never let it find youIt's easy to get over missing outI know the how's and when's, but now and then,She's all I think about
A smile bursting from his face at the sight of his bride, and soon to be wife coming to meet him, and promise to forever be his.
Releasing his hold, Haley's father delicately handed her over to her groom, waiting with eager anticipation.
Haley's eyes met her grooms stunning blue. A smile formed on her face as resolve filled her heart. Standing across from her best friend, the priest said all the right words as they gazed into each other eyes.
While quietly inside she tried to convince herself this is what she wanted, because he loved her. Because he would never hurt her, or leave her for the road. Gazing into Lucas's eyes full of endless love, her heart twisted with the grief of letting go, and the joy of knowing she was finally home.
While off in the distance, far away from the eye sight of others, a tall sturdy oak lay grounded in the earth.
A mouth watering '67 Impala shined like a star in the night beside it. Lost in his own tortured mind of regret and loss, a once strong man leaned against that tree.
Dean watched from a distance as the love of his life gave her heart to another. His heart shattered as he watched them kiss and the crowed erupt in applause.
Silently Dean told himself this was the right thing. The way it should end, because he couldn't give her everything she deserved. Because she was better then he would ever be.
He watched as the only woman he would have ever considered to be his bride paraded back down the aisle with her groom. His heart bled with every beat as Dean silently fought to convince himself… I'm was glad she never fell in love with me.
So it's probably best I stay in Indiana, Just dreaming of the world as it should beWhere every day is a battle to convince myselfI'm glad she never fell in love with me
"Indiana" Jon Mclaughlin