In exactly one week
when I wake up
in the morning,
you would
be my wife.
Dear God,
you can take away
everything I ever owned.
My house, my car, my boat,
even my stupid cat.
You can take away,
all the meals
from my mouth,
the strength
from my limbs,
or even the breath
from my nose,
But please
never never never
take away
the sound of her laughter
from my ears.
Life has never
been easy,
and when I come home
my mind tired,
my spirit broken,
my body limp.
But when I hear
the joyous sound
of her laughter,
I feel my energy
bursting forth,
and life exploding
into a cascade
of love
and happiness.
And again,
I found the purpose
in my life.
Dear God,
take away anything
from me,
but please I beg of you,
not her laughter.
