At that very instant
Of  dreamy vow-making
The little hem of the dress
In the clasp of the heel, broke the quiet 

At first there was only a little gasp
Then came stifled laughter,
Swish-swash of silk skirts,
Cluck-cluck of tongues

A hand reached out
Yet  ring-less
She was a deeper red
Her ankle throbbed, eyes welled up

Could they throw away this page,
Scratch out the line,
And put a poster over the crack?
He just smiled and gave her a kiss

The crowd craned their necks
Was it over? did he,did she ?
The Father only nodded
They were married the moment the bride fell.