Monday, April 15, 2013

M is for Marriage


“Did you remember to get the mail?” I hope that credit card statement isn’t in there. That’s the last thing I need to see right now.

“Nothing today, dear.” Wish you’d stop worrying so. We always make do alright.

“And I don’t suppose you remembered to pick up the milk, like I asked you to.” Even that’s more expensive than it should be. Why, I remember when you could buy a gallon of milk for under a dollar; now it’s four times that.

“It’s already in the fridge.” Look at those eyes; they haven’t changed a bit in all these years. So beautiful...

“And what are you smiling at?” Foolish old man, but he’s all mine.

“You.” That’s right. I’m yours

43 comments:

  1. Loved this, great to read.

    Yvonne.

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    1. thanks. I used my parent's marriage as inspiration.

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  2. So many stories in such a short passage! I want to know more :)

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    1. they are happily enjoying retirement together.

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  3. Oh, those old couples. Communications with only a few words needed.

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    1. That's what happens after 40+ years together.

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    1. thank you. A long marriage is a beautiful thing to see, isn't it?

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  5. Aww, that's sweet. Glad to see I'm not the only one who has a running going in my mind. :-)

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    1. I get to see it a couple times a week (the poor subjects are my parents)

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  7. What a sweet story! A whole life portrayed in few words. Well-done.

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  8. All those eyes... a touch of alien! Sweet.

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  9. A lovely story to show how we can say things with affection to those we care about, even if we don't announce "I love you" once every five minutes.

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  10. I can totally relate to that :)

    Very well written!

    Mark @Left and Write

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    1. I can tell you're married, too.

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    2. Haha, yes. Sometimes that censoring is good, other times, it's so worth it to say those things. :)

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  12. Aww, I love how those subtle expressions of love make everything all right.

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  13. Great job! You convey so much with so few words!

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  14. Aww, so sweet! Too bad they don't voice their thoughts too...

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    1. After that many years, they don't need to.

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  15. What a sweet post. We all hope to be there one day, don't we - but hopefully without the credit card bill!

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    1. True. It would all be better without those.

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  16. It's interesting how it's so unromantic and romantic at the same time. :-) I mean that in a good way!

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    1. You got me! That was what I was trying to portray.

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  17. asldkfjksl THIS IS THE CUTEST THING EVER. love it. :)

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