THE MARRIAGE

Let’s start from here

without any

in order tos

or allowances

empty of forgiveness.

No more detours, deal?

Let’s take the veil down

and call each other only

by the names we have given

ourselves.

Let’s aim for

essence,

understanding,

for a stewardship we can share

and be sure to banish

any lazy thoughts

of agreements.

Let’s learn to love the gift

and its wrapping.

Let’s let the leaves be the gospel

and the willow be the preacher.

Maybe then

we’ll realize

though we may never

truly know each other

that parting isn’t possible.

May our differences be

what marries us.