what matters

for Katerina Geomela & Alan Simbo

what matters is
   happiness.

you were the
   spunky kid who
      broke the bed &
   wouldn’t say
how.

the one who
   ran away to
      see the far side
   of the
moon.

so much seeking––
   like an endless
adventure.

but happiness comes
   secretly &
      everything
changes.

now
   you are in
love.

first a glimpse,
   then the work of
happiness.

you realize
   you are God’s
      gift to
eachother.

you vow to
   dwell together for a
      lifetime, to
   share holy laughter &
      love for the heart’s
good.

God’s blessing be
   with you.

& many years
   from now,
      may twillight
   find you

still holding
   hands
      trembling with
joy.