That second-hand wedding dress

That second-hand weddingdress [on a headless bride]stands too upright -  a WhitSunday parody of fashion -

donated - such investmentin marriage short-lived - asan echo of failure to restateauld avowals & loud denial

of any betrayal - as if stoodin that charity shop - as if it would appal & warn off anyother fool from tying knots -

don’t advance through any portal - any-where - in sucha dress - don’t wear this - itshould be stated on a label

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