the box

they had much
to share together
it was an unwrapped gift
before them
tied in a satin ribbon,
waiting

she was anxious to open it
and start anew with him
by her side
she reached for it eagerly

he took her hands
and held them between his,
before we open it,
will you stay with me no matter
what it holds?

"you are my love,
my queen,
my goddess
my heart
this universe brought us together
will you love me into the next one?"

she looked deeply
into those beautiful blues

"yes baby, let me love you,
in this one,
and the next."