Beyond “I Do”

A Wedding -

A culmination of cinematography,

But in actuality, a dawn, a genesis, an opening.

Fuzzy understandings about sides of the bed,

Bothered by snores? Just prop up his head.

I’ll handle the snow, but can you mow the grass?

While I’m on the tractor, could you get us more gas?

You mop the floors while I call the bank -

You scrub the toilet - Fine, I’ll walk the plank.

I’ll plant the flowers while you fold the clothes -

Ah, you hate laundry? Another quandary.

I planned our weekend; we’re getting away!

What?! You want to stay?

… I suppose we can play another day.

You invited a guest? But he’s such a pest!

When he leaves, I’ll really need rest.

Yes, I promise, I’ll be at my best.

I’d like to stay home until our kids are school age.

That is true; I won’t bring in a wage ...

But i’ll make our house run from backstage.

Your job is boring?

You feel I’m ignoring?

You don’t want the keepsakes i’m storing?

Ongoing negotiations, arbitrations, mediations,

Constant decisions, divisions, and discussions,

All with the aim of

Combining.