because being gathered together anywhere else
would be impossible
because there are trees falling
in forest that don’t exist
and they are screaming “Paper Mache”
instead of bloody murder
all the way down to the sounds
you didn’t make
when I said
“Speak Now
or forever hold your seat.”
remain standing, please
we have a couple of unbroken vows
that might just make it to tomorrow
if you don’t breathe. or give up.
repeat after me.
“I won’t give up.”
now say it to each other every morning
until you stop meaning it…
it’s better than morning wood and bubble gum
but when you stop meaning it
“give up.”
some will call it “surrender”
and some will call it “victory”
but the addicts know
and will call it “both”
Dearly beloved
these are the only rings
not meant for boxing gloves
so take them off
the rules of engagement
are a rearview memory
and an entire military
couldn’t teach you how to withdraw
this is a wedding, not a war
you should never have to
backpeddle from your own bed
or grope behind yourself for walls
you should be able to turnaround
and fall
no exit wound
Dearly Beloved
we are gathered here today
to witness
minus the crime
minus the court 30 years from now
plus the divorce 14 years before
even Toni Morrison couldn’t re-write this story
when it’s so stormy, Walter Raleigh couldn’t even right
this relationship
Dear John, Abbey Road and Paul McCartney
we are gathered here for a reception
of your greatest hits
because exchanging Love Letters before bed
and slow dancing every morning
is the secret to this shit
Dearly Beloved,
you are gathered here today
so you can sleep together
having found someone who’s dreams
are not your nightmares
and versa vice
an epiphany of each other
for the rest of your life.
Dearly Beloved,
we are here today
to gather … your belongings
because where you
and your soul mate are going
you won’t need them.
credits
released February 1, 2014
Hakim Bellamy All Rights Reserved
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