PROMPT: Begin with the words "It was then that..." and write a poem out of what comes next.
I could smell it--
Gardenias and hair spray
After shave and roses
Sunshine and vanilla
I could hear it
Wind cooing around us
Laughter bleeding like food coloring
Trumpets and organs and song
It was then that joy became real
I could taste it
Lipstick and toothpaste
Fermented grapes
Marinara and starch
It was then that joy became real
I could see it
My rock up ahead
Smile from ear to ear
A beacon of light guiding me home.
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My husband and I just finished choosing wedding pictures for our album. After spending the day watching our faces, our families and our friends, I couldn't help but feel a sensory attack of joy.
