fifty years to the day since she walked down this aisle;
The aisle of this church where he stood with a smile.
The organ swells now as the organ swelled then
but the music is played now by a different hand.
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This poignant poem instantly goes into the list of my favourite poems. The narrative is so emotional that it can shake even heartless mountains. Thank you, John. On this anniversary of the day they were wed this day she will hear a requiem instead.