Grandma’s Nuptials

Grandma’s Nuptials

Gracefully, Step by step,

At the Marina Anglican Church

With maids, like eggs in a clutch,

The newly-weds

Hand in hand

Away walked from the altar;

Not before Parson James

Their nuptials with “Amen” sealed.

Pa Amos and bride,

Ma Priscilla, then, slowly

Each other kissed tenderly

Following which orders aplenty

From cameramen heeded.

One photo after another

From one group to another

Here and there

Grandma, aka Nne Ije-Ukwu,

Slim and pretty

Never looked sweeter

Presently at a cock-tail party

Where guests generously

Aired adulation

On a doting husband’s gallantry,

His elegant bride

Not complimented any less,

Lovingly, in deep appreciation

Without reservation or hesitation

One and all gave a hug

Not caring if any had a bug,

She, whose conversion

To Christianity

Took almost an eternity

Lagos, June 2, 2013