Remember
There is nothing romantic
In declaring eternal love—First
It’s a lie because death
Gets in the way
But most of all
Love isn’t length
It’s risk—The risk of
Packing all that is dearest
And handing it over to
The chosen one
Without deposit
Without warranty
Without receipt
Only the trust your faith
Has put in them
That leap is love
The stakes you need
To keep a marriage from shrinking
Because if the wholeness of your heart
Depends on the wholeness of the one
Entrusted with it
You will do everything you can
To make sure they don’t lose interest
Is it scary
Yes
Worth it
Of course and
Far more exciting
Life’s too short
Love shouldn’t feel like
Forever