Flatten the Grass

Flatten the Grass

Gary Ehrlich c1/05
ttto: "Flatten the Grass" by Cat Faber

An off-hand comment about our wedding, milked for three verses

You'll find 'neath a huppah ten times out of ten
A goblet or glass will be smashed at the end
A Jewish tradition that's sacred and dear
A part of our weddings for many a year
I am a bridegroom of savvy and style
A grin on my face as I walk down the aisl
I'm nervous about only one single thing
A fate that would be worse than dropping the ring

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Flatten the glass, flatten the glass
Here I am praying I flatten the glass
Flatten the glass, flatten the glass
Here I am praying I flatten the glass

This ritual's brimming with meaning and lore
Connects us to all Jewish couples before
A recall of sadness amidst all the fun
A sign that a marriage cannot be undone 
The last act before we recess up the aisle
With music and dancing and kisses and smiles
And after the glass has been stomped by our feet
You know very soon it will be time to eat

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Our families have gathered, the best man is here
The matron of honor and all our friends dear
The rabbi has spoken, the blessings are through
There's only one thing that remains yet to do
I lift up my foot, stomp it down in a flash
The goblet explodes with a tinkle and crash
I'm kissing my bride as the crowd gives a shout
We're blessedly married, there isn't a doubt

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