Thursday, November 12, 2009
the sock anniversary
when i was 18, i met a boy.
he was tall.
handsome.
funny.
wicked smart.
the combination
knocked my socks off.
my white scrunched-down ked socks.
when i was 19, i went on a date with a guy.
we talked.
laughed.
more dates.
he kissed me.
the combination
knocked my socks off.
my fuzzy tye-dyed birkenstock socks.
when i was 22, i married a man.
he promised me the moon.
the stars.
the sun.
the combination
knocked my socks off.
my perfectly-matched-to-my-sweater socks.
when i was 29, i had a baby with a husband.
he held her all day.
loved her more than he ever thought possible.
stared at her for hours.
the combination
knocked my socks off.
my green hospital slipper socks.
when i was 31 i had a baby.
a son.
when i was 33 i had a baby.
a daughter.
with a seasoned pro.
he builds pillow forts.
tells tall tales.
leads meetings of the secret flashlight club.
he is, hands down, the corniest person i know.
the combination
knocks my socks off.
daily.
my black adidas running socks.
when i am 100, i want a geezer.
he will sit beside me.
travel with me.
rock our grandchildren.
and guitar hero.
and promise me the moon.
the stars.
the sun.
the combination
will knock my socks off.
i just know it.
my knee-high old lady socks.
a 15th wedding anniversary,
in my opinion, should not be crystal.
it should be socks.
the sock anniversary.
'cause at this rate,
i'm gonna need some new ones.
grey puma, please.
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9 comments:
Happy Anniversary! I realize that I received a wedding invitation 15 years or so ago and neglected to R.S.V.P.- Just so you know, I won't be able to make it. ;)
lol! i found some of your early refrigerator art the other day. mickey mouse, no less.
Hey! I just posted a couple of new things, FINALLY. No Mickey this time, though.
it is a birthday card. i'll scan and send to you.
leave it to me to cry at a post about socks. awesome. i hope you get your grey pumas.
and happy anniversary!
I cried too!! (Ok maybe just got all misty but still) and I swear it wasn't at the picture. Although I do love the matching haircuts.;)
Happy anniversary. Love it! Nerds are good sock knocker-offers.
Happy Anniversary.
why have i never before seen that picture? probably a good thing i didn't know you were kissing boys at 19. ignorance is bliss. although i may have suspected something. thank you. dad b.
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