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"Minus One," Poem by Kaela Sibbald

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May 15th, 2026

Wax Poetry and Art Magazine #10

Rhyming Poetry Contest #1 – First Place

Minus One

by Kaela Sibbald

Because you’ve requested my attendance – 

Sitting with my plus one. 
I met him the same way. And he’s fine.  
I picked my dress with you in mind –
I remembered you like an a-line.
No one here knows you’ve tasted me too.
Like I should have a patch to prove.
That could’ve been me up there with you.
Looking for a consolation of some kind. 
There’s no Congeniality Prize and 
If there were, it wouldn’t be mine.

About the Poet
Kaela Sibbald resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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on Kaela Sibbald's Artist Page.

Keywords: wedding, plus one, alternate futures

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