Today when going to the gym and waiting for the class to begin I overheard a discussion about the preparations for an upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be talked about all the dresses for herself and the bridesmaids as well as her children. For the groom it was easier, his and his friends would be there in uniform as he was in the navy. It sounded quite stressful and I could understand that participating in a class to exhaustion was a great way to relax.
In just a few weeks she will pass under a bridge of saluting swords, and be married to the father of her children.
with kettlebell swings
a modern wedding’s prepared —
fitness together
Today Mish hosts dVerse Haibun monday with the topic being wedding. I had no idea what to write about and went to the gym and overheard a wedding planning discussion.
August 31, 2026
Björn Rudbergs writings 
An interesting kind of wedding, Björn. I would be nervous to ‘pass under a bridge of saluting swords’ in case one slipped and fell on me. I’m not sure about kettlebells either!
Ha… kettlebells at a wedding would be somethig
I really enjoyed this because of the unexpected source of inspiration. Weaving this in with the kettle balls and the gym made this haibun so unique.
It was quite a coicidence that I actually just came back from the gym myself.
Bravo, nice one
much love
Thanks
Awesome, funny the synchronicity of things, Bjorn on overhearing the wedding plans. Well done Haliban and Haiku! 💙
Serendipity
I love the line that she will be marrying the father of her children.
I actually don’t know if he was the father of her children or if it’s from an ex partner.
Either way, he can be a good father to them.
I could understand that participating in a class to exhaustion was a great way to relax.
You can say that again Bjorn! A wedding preparation will necessitate a variety of activities but certainly worth the efforts.
Hank
It is great to rid yourself of stress
Intersting … ‘fitness together’ that’s wholesome!
I think it is good
A positive and uplifting write – Jae
A lot of fun.
I really enjoyed this “slice of life” haibun. Very well done
Maybe the stressful preparation is the price paid in hope of happiness ever after?