The Uninvited
He avaited his invitation-
The one that'd bear his name.
His two best friends were marrying,
But the letter never came.
The heart-shaped glade near Yew
Today was sacred ground.
But after all he'd done for them,
They didn't want him 'round.
The pavilion of white marble
Was with flaxen blooms adorned.
But since he could not see it,
He wished he'd not been borned.
Becca sat next to Lazurus;
Right up in the first row.
Melady rode her ostard Ted-
Where someone could not go.
Mordrid's skirt was lovely,
As was Crystal's hair.
The sharp-eyed archer Alkeline
Failed to note who wasn't there.
Stanly wasn't asked to sing,
But Victoria heard him hum.
Jeffrey even brought his wisp,
But a loved one couldn't come.
Samel used a poly spell
So head matched cape of green.
While Moira looked terrific,
One was nowhere to be seen.
Mescalito wore a mask,
Xor wished that Gzi had, too.
Maerin couldn't see what's wrong,
I wonder if you do.
Homer doffed his plate helm,
While Ehran wore his own.
Liz wiped a tear for Stagger Lee-
But another wept alone.
The ceremony finally launched:
The chattery crowd was stilled.
The wedding party entered
While a seat remained unfilled.
Fate was Maid of Honor,
Her dress a royal plum;
Felix Majen was called Best Man,
'cause his better did not come.
Ciara with dress and bag of white:
A smiling flower was she.
But one who loved her deeply,
Just wasn't there to see.
Roderick pledged his love and life;
With a ring he sealed the day.
But the one who loved him most of all
Was alone and far away.
When Bishop Duncan said the words
And at last the knot was tied:
Someone wasn't there to cheer-
Or even kiss the bride.
Oh, be sure that he'll forgive them
Just as soon as he is able.
But how could they leave Ulath behind
Tied in the dragon stable.
