Dodging Bullets

 
It was after the two-hour wait and the ensuing letter
That I read the words out loud
As proof of a broken contract
In front of all the guests
Not to so much as to smear or slander
But rather for the reality to settle in everyone’s mind
Especially my own

What should have been the happiest day
Was now a shock and awe moment
Perhaps dodging bullets should also be celebrated
Hell, it’s another chance at life
I rather feel the pain now than spend months
Maybe even years
Invested in something that would’ve broken me even more
Or worse

Fuck it
Play the music!
Eat the food!
Drink libations!
Instead of laughter let there be tears
Let this be a different kind of beginning
A new path into the unknown
Life is too short to be uncertain
Let this will be a lesson
Let this be a story to tell
Because no matter how embarrassed or broken hearted
I rather feel the knife now than be the fool later