LOOKING FOR A BRIDE
When I was in Catholic high school, I had an elderly nun who told me a story
that when she was a young girl she went to a dance and someone asked her
to dance as she was walking to the dance floor she looked down and he had
hooves…knowing he was the devil…she turned away and when she looked
back he disappeared..Of course today I realize it was a metaphor..but then
I took it very seriously and checked out feet all the time…So this poem is
dedicated to sweet Sister Gabrielle..
She was young and innocent..the kind he chose
Skin so soft..cheeks pinched red as a rose
His black eyes stared at her from across a room
Needing a bride..a prospective groom
As he approached her..the thunder clapped in the skies
Torrential rains fell and the angels cried
The Creator sad and his tears fell
The young innocent was under the man’s spell
She never noticed the handsome man had hooves
He was not someone this young girl should
Dance with .. this girl so young
Just wanting to dance and have some fun
He whispered something in her ear
And there was a puff of smoke..they both disappeared
Into the fires and furies of hell
The devil had her under his evil spell
LOOKING FOR A BRIDE
melodious
lol… that’s great!
Sally Omar replied
Thank you so much…Sister Gabrielle was my favorite teacher..she
was old and very sweet but told me all these stories of devils and
how to be careful and always have my rosaries with me..and when
you’re 13 and 14 you take it very literally…Sally xxoo
mlgkats
this is great , i love it , the darker side, sounds like what nuns tell you :)
Sally Omar replied
Mel, Thank you so much…exactly what she told me..she was such
a sweet little old lady…but she knew how to make you fear evil that
is for sure…Sally xxoo
mlgkats
i went to that type of school 1st thru 8th grade and i know how they can get, your welcome
Sally Omar replied
Mel, Think high school gets even more intense..the nuns really tried
so hard to protect us..it was an all girls school…I really enjoyed it
and the education was unbelievable…Sally xxoo
mlgkats
i bet they are good for education , and ours was coed can you imagine
Sally Omar replied
Mel, Yes, I certainly can imagine…Sally xxoo
Ushna Sardar
this is great Sally!
Sally Omar replied
Ushna, Thank you so much..Catholic High School was a world away
from everything..great education..and very protective environment..
now I understand much more about their warnings..Sally xxoo
pamelap
I was intrigued by your intro’ I love to read anything like this. Such lovely work. Very enjoyable read.
Sally Omar replied
Thank you so much..some of my poems come from past events in
my life…Sister Gabrielle had so many stories of devils, damnation,
how we must be pure of soul..she was amazing..looking back she
was a highlight…Sally xxoo
Jodie Elchah
I went through the catholic school system to. Some nuns could be sooo sweet and tender others were just plain cranky. My Fav was sister Mary Rose she ran the tuck school.Most days I would offered to help serve at morning tea and lunch. It was always warm, with lots of friendly chatter. We didn’t have much money, she seemed to know they kids who were poor, she would always give me a bag of lollies at the end of lunch. She was a warm sweet nun. Great story Sally
JodieXX
hilarydougill
clever writing, clever Sister Gabrielle. wonderful words, well written
Sally Omar replied
Hilary, Thank you so much…She was a wonder…always loved her…
always had a metaphor..which I..at a young age..took very literally…
Sally xxoo
Angela Harburn
She was a wise lady Sally – so wonderful that you remember her still and write this story for her! Love it! xxx
Sally Omar replied
Angela, Sister Gabrielle was very elderly then…so I am sure she
is in the better Place laughing at my poem and thinking I thought
she knew it was a metaphor..I often think of her…she preached
independence for women..as well as being weary of men (oops,
forgot that one)...Thank you so much… Sally xxoo
photos40
Wonderful poem. Very beautiful memory of an old teacher. Great dark vein in the piece.