Serenaded By My Love

My mom knew I would love a gamer (D&D type) before I did. She sent herself a letter with his name on it to prove out the timing of her Aha! moment to any doubters. That letter is in our wedding album, unopened, next to the news print announcement.
I knew the moment he sleepily (surprised to see his new friend) opened his front door one Sunday afternoon in October. A night dream, where I was aware I would marry the main character, came rushing back in full color, only this time, his face wasn’t blacked out. I nearly passed out! I didn’t tell a soul for weeks. Not until I told him.
We sing together, like yesterday, (trying to) harmonize through “The Gambler.” He tells bed time stories with commendable dramatics. He dances like a goose to make me laugh. He collects interesting bits of news to keep me entertained when I call him at work needing a mental break. He succeeds in preparing food like an artist aiming for perfect flavor.
He takes fatherhood seriously. Right now? He’s with our boys, making sure this first opportunity to make snow forts and tunnels is seized. Many nights he can be found on the laminate across from a Pokemon board, playing “just one more game.” Minor house repairs can wait because little boys grow up fast. He takes motherhood seriously too.
He believes one of his responsibilities is to make sure I get ample breaks from being full time teacher/homemaker. He believes I have important work to do out in the world (much of it unpaid, like Soul Miners) and one of his jobs is provide support. He believes he has important work to do so he’s always in the process of learning.
a poem about you love?
never thought to
since poetry’s not your thing
not even a smidgen
I can tell by your crinkled nose
lost look
trying not to giggle
as you try to catch words
running
down
the
page
in
no
particular
order?
I smile
your heart is enough
you laughter like a wind chime
even now
after 11 years
I wait for it
a poem?
no
words can not yet hold you
I do