The Memoir Of Ms. Butterfly

Marriage is so much more than vows wrapped in lace,
more than the sparkle, the guests, the grand embrace.
It’s the quiet work, the steady climb,
the dance of two souls learning to intertwine.

To be one, yet remain whole,
to give, yet guard the depths of the soul.
Each day, there is a lesson, each step is a test,
and two hearts are evolving, seeking what’s best.

Mistakes will come like waves at night,
but love is not built on avoiding the fight.
It’s daring to falter, grow, and trust in love when the answers don’t show.

We should be partners, not judges, free to confide,
where feelings are held, not pushed aside.
Not always to agree, but always to stand,
Two rebels in love, hand in hand.