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By Marilyn GloverPublished a day ago 1 min read
My youngest daughter Blessed and my father on her wedding day-photo-Marilyn Glover

Geard processional

bride to be walks with grandpa

her life starts today

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Author's note: The cover image inspired my haiku. My youngest daughter, Blessed, was married a couple of years ago, and the photo I captured of my father walking her down the garden ("geard" Old English) wedding aisle will forever hold a special place in my heart.

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About the Creator

Marilyn Glover

Poet and editor, writing to uplift humanity; working on her debut poetry collection to be released in 2026.

British American dual citizen living in the States. Mother of four, grandmother of two.

Owner of The Quiet Collective

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  • Seema Patelabout 18 hours ago

    It's very delightful to us too.

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout 20 hours ago

    That's such a beautiful photo and moment 😍😍😍

  • Mackenzie Davisabout 23 hours ago

    Ooh this how you get me: Old English. Beautiful work!

  • Mark Grahamabout 23 hours ago

    Yes, just beautiful and perfect for Springtime.

  • Beautiful Haiku!

  • Thanks for sharing this warm memory with us, Marilyn!

  • Sara Wilsona day ago

    Beautiful haiku AND photo! 💕💕

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