Third Anniversary

for Corey

            how official and serious the day makes us

until we are home and pawing at one another with

                        sweet laughter

and dancing.

            a heart is not a heart—

it’s a flower.                 a look               a blossoming promise.

Our story is forever and timeless

                        and to me, my darling,

                                    you are more than just a man,

                                                a son

                                                a husband

                                                a father—

you are resplendent,

a magnificent batch of lovely futures

and bright sides…

            you are Everything.