Typewriter Rodeo: Outdoor Summer Weddings

Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.

By Kari Anne HoltSeptember 13, 2019 2:07 pm,

The season between May and October is one of the most popular times for weddings, especially outdoor weddings. But in Texas, that can mean celebrations in 100-degree weather. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem.

Outdoor Summer Weddings

they’re getting married

these people you love

and you’re ready to celebrate

them 

their future

their wide open hearts

and you must

must 

think of the best gift

the most poignant

memorable 

piece of your love

to share with them

as they journey forward

together 

so

ok

what could it be?

how about this?

 

You will actually show up

to their outdoor

summer 

wedding 

in texas

and you will smile

through your sweat

and you won’t complain

not even once.

now THAT is a gift from the heart

THAT is a thing to cherish

the love, tears, and sweat

of a summer wedding

in texas.