****** Bride ©
White frocked ****** earth,
conceal your imperfections,
Before the light of sun
demands to see within the
chastity of your gartered lace.
Toss your snow dropped bouquet
to the blizzard wind and mock
the innocence of its confettied waste.
Then smile mischievously at all
the seasons suitors you have graced. ©
This was the first poem in history the be co copyrighted. I wrote the poem, but could never find a suitable title, so I asked Sir Tom Stoppard if he would do me the honour. The poem is now with The Guinness Book of Records for inclusion.