"Forever Hanger" 
In a bedroom closet 
a hanger, silently grasps an Iron Rod 
Just an ordinary hanger? 
No, for upon closer look, 
this hanger seems different somehow... 
It doesn't seem to have the sharp corners 
or the same colors as the others hanging there. 
This hanger isn't clad with dresses, shirts, or sweaters, 
but stands quite apart. 
The hanger doesn't strain or bend 
beneath the load placed upon it. 
It carries no burden at all. 
For this hanger is arrayed in spotless white. 
It's gentle gathers whisper conviction. 
All corners are softly padded in preparation 
of tomorrow and of eternities to come. 
A low, tender reminder 
of Heavenly Father and his plan of love and security. 
Then at the very top, 
A sturdy look which clings to the Iron Rod. 
For the hanger knows 
That this is the only road 
That leads us to happiness 
And lasting satisfaction. 
This hanger is hanging on "Forever" 
Through each day and hardship. 
And though the hanger sometimes feels 
pressured and crowded, 
It darest not release its grip 
upon the safety of the rod. 
For when it looks upon it with an eternal perspective... 
It realizes with time, 
one of the other hangers may move, 
sending it crashing down 
where it will surely become torn 
and trodden upon. 
So this hanger stands alone, 
beautiful, patient, and pure. 
It's mission: to hold your temple dress 
and as an example to endure. 
So as you dress each morning, 
in preparation for a new day. 
Let your eyes gaze upon this hanger, 
Remember to stand tall, 
and with your hanger.... 
Hang on to "FOREVER" 

By Kathy Carrico Himle
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Your White Hanger 
Someday in the future, 
We hope you will find 
The man of your dreams 
Someone "one of a kind"! 
Imagine the blessings 
Our Father will give 
If you marry in His way 
And righteously live. 
We give you this hanger 
Reminding you of your goal 
To be sealed in the temple - 
Two halves can be whole! 
And not just until death - 
No, you can be together 
Creating worlds without end. 
So "hang on to forever"! 
This hanger is white - 
Symbolic to be sure. 
Oh please, please remember 
To stay spotless and pure! 
There is one more symbol 
Count the sides - there are three. 
Think 'sacred triangle' - 
"My spouse, God, and me." 
Only with God as a part 
Of your life and your union 
Will you find the way Home 
For a blessed reunion! 
We pray you will strive 
To live day by day 
To be worthy of the blessings 
Of marriage in God's way. 
-Michelle Linford 
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One White Hanger 
I see it there. In the closet. 
That which will carry my wedding dress. {You could put temple dress
instead} 
It is white. Temple white. 
In my keeping, it has not known ball shirts, 
nor everyday wear. 
It is clean. Waiting. . . 
there for a special day. A special purpose. 
The colors of the closet mix and swirl in 
psychedelic confusion. The song of the world pulls & tugs, 
but there it is. In the whiteness, waiting. 
Suddenly, there is peace and calm. 
Gently, I finger it's softness, and feel the joy 
of the dreams of tomorrow. 
That which is special knows a time & a season. 
To have used it before would have robbed. . . .betrayed, 
the purpose of it's creation. 
It must be new and clean and white. Temple white. 
Created lovingly for noble purposes. 
It has waited. . .in my keeping. 
The waiting and resisting will be worth it. 
We will wait together. 
One white hanger. . . .and me. 
For my temple wedding day. 
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