Two words: strangely terrifying..
When we are younger, we only see the glamour of what this night is with the brightly coloured clothes, the dancing and singing and a chance to enjoy a girl's party. But older and more aware, seeing the bride-to-be walk down the stairs, a friend i've known for years, and watching her hands shake at the prospect of the looming day to come when she goes away from everything that she has known her entire life, I have to wipe back the tears and can only begin to comprehend why.
The traditions and customs of the night make me cringe back from all that it is, a pointless exercise, a waste and all so wrong. It seems that for some, in starting a new chapter, it becomes unimportant to enter into it holding firm on to their faith and beliefs. Religion seems to be lost for the night and shame and self-respect are put on hold by friends in order to provide 'entertainment' pieces, leaving some in the audience appalled and with their eyes covered, whilst others will look on and applaud..
Should a compromise be made for the friends who although may not hold the same ideals, are friends nevertheless? When the time comes, lets see what decisions are made..
When we are younger, we only see the glamour of what this night is with the brightly coloured clothes, the dancing and singing and a chance to enjoy a girl's party. But older and more aware, seeing the bride-to-be walk down the stairs, a friend i've known for years, and watching her hands shake at the prospect of the looming day to come when she goes away from everything that she has known her entire life, I have to wipe back the tears and can only begin to comprehend why.
The traditions and customs of the night make me cringe back from all that it is, a pointless exercise, a waste and all so wrong. It seems that for some, in starting a new chapter, it becomes unimportant to enter into it holding firm on to their faith and beliefs. Religion seems to be lost for the night and shame and self-respect are put on hold by friends in order to provide 'entertainment' pieces, leaving some in the audience appalled and with their eyes covered, whilst others will look on and applaud..
Should a compromise be made for the friends who although may not hold the same ideals, are friends nevertheless? When the time comes, lets see what decisions are made..
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