Jeff and I
have been friends
for more than 20 years
and have now been married
for 18.
What in the world?
And what a world
we are in now –
unlike anything
we have ever known
a place
no one
could have anticipated.
We are so different now too
and yet also the same
in many ways.
We are undoubtedly
imperfect.
We have tiffs
squabbles
arguments.
I expected more
during lockdown.
I was preparing myself
for us being more frustrated
with each other
than we generally have been.
But I think
we’ve figured out
a good groove
and ways to give each other
space
while also
spending more time
together.
We love each other
and
like each other
and I think
this time has shown
we really are
a team.
He’s still
my favorite.
As crazy
and scary
and unpredictable
and bizarre
as this year has been
so far
there is no one
I would rather be stuck with
than my Jeff.