JAZZWAGS

December 2, 2011

I
Just ‘Here Comes the Bride’
Please! I don’t want modern jazz
On my wedding day

Just the usual band!
‘Come on Eileen’ and ABBA
Not your mates jamming

 

II
I can say “I do!”
No I don’t need the drummer
To give me four in

 

III
Surprise! There’s no ring.
He says I’ll have to make do
With a hula hoop.

 

IV
The church bells ring out,
The congregation silent.
Groom whistles a line.

 

V
How did he propose?
He said he’d marry me for
A lift to Ronnie’s.

 

VI
Groom talks to auntie.
Soon her eyes shut and she snores,
Yet the jazz chat flows.

 

VII
Bride and groom on cake
Bride standing with folded
Groom plays saxophone

 

VIII
He had a great time
Bored the guests with the jazz chat
And then joined the band