Beauty, 

Do you see it, too? 

It's all around us. 

From the lukewarm glass cup 

with used-up coffee grains

in the sink, 

to the garden's hose 

sprinkling water 

over the oak tree. 

I couldn't be so arrogant 

as to say we've crafted this 

all by ourselves, 

but more like we've gradually 

come to surrender to life 

as it has opened to us each morning. 

And for that, I celebrate. 

I cheer for the perseverance, 

willingness and resilience 

we have entrusted to, 

with no guarantee 

of success. 

I commend our efforts 

to not submit 

but assimilate. 

I praise our inner strength 

to be vulnerable 

and connect. 

And while we couldn't have 

planned it this way, 

let me just say: 

I love our life together. 

The quiet joy 

our daily interactions 

are imbued with. 

The serene vibe 

at bedtime; 

the mellow lullabies. 

So, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!! 

Written as a rambunctious 

and loud claim. 

May we continue 

honoring our differences 

as opportunities to grow. 

May we laugh mischievously 

for all our years 

to come.