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messy-haired

They bless the rings

Then say “kiss the bride.”

Smile out of the church,

With sun beams filtered.

Trusting your hand

To a stranger in shiny shoes

And neatly combed hair.

Heart thrown to the wolves,

In return for weightless,

Messy-haired affection.

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