A Marriage Blessing

Some will say

that it is too early

or too late.

Love is always on time.

Some will say

that it is too expensive

or too complicated.

Love is free.

Love is simple.

Some will say

that it is too risky

or too dangerous.

Love is fearless.

Love is safe.

Since before

the age of borders,

you crossed over

into each other’s arms.

Since before

the age of genders,

you shared one heart.

Since before

the age of races,

you shared one skin.

Since before

the age of languages,

you shared one tongue.

Since before

the age of laws,

your bond was official.