i am trying to
dissect my desire for
this fantastical union
that our culture has glorified
and that i have been brainwashed
to see as necessity
as the only way to truly
devote yourself
to someone

why do i yearn so much
for something that would not
change a thing
about me or him
or how we love each other

our love stands on its own
no rings or ceremonies or white dress
so i demand to know
who has taken over my mind and made me so
hungry
for a marriage

01/01/2010

Posted on 01/14/2010
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