Friend of the Bride

"Friend of the bride
Or friend of the groom?"
I, who had once been his wife.
Who remembered the glint
In his eyes when he smiled;
Firm set of his chin,
Wide sweep of his brow.
The touch of his hand over mine
And the funny old ties that he wore.
"Friend of the bride
Or friend of the
"Friend of the bride," I replied,
And followed the usher down the aisle.

DOROTHA GRAY.