When We Said Yes.

We sit alone together, both dressed in white, as we anxiously wait.

You're holding my hand.

Only in whispers do we speak.

The anticipation only grows with each moment, and I start to fidget with your watch.

It's time.

We walk in a room full of familiar faces, smiling eyes all on us.

As we are married, I turn towards you to meet your eyes.

I can "see" you.

I see that look that only I know...the promise that you are mine. That you are my soul mate, my best friend.

Suddenly, everyone in the room disappears from my consciousness...and it's only you there with me when we said "yes". by Annie

February 29, 1996