But I am usually present.
I am there in the park/church/bar/garden/inn to witness the ceremony. See the bride or groom; hear their words; experience their emotion.
This is different, and it has been happening with increasing, joyous regularity: looking at pictures from all over the country of same sex couples exchanging vows, getting married, pledging themselves to each other in full sight and approval of family,and friends... and the law.
This time, it’s personal.
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| Image not mine. From The Star Tribune. Linked below. |
These are the happiest of tears, and my marriage means more to me now than ever.
Full, unreserved congratulations to all couples married today and in the coming weeks, months, and years. Welcome and congratulations to those married in other states who are now, also, married here.
Thank you, citizens, lawmakers, and organizers of Minnesota.
And we’ll get there, United States of America. There’s still work to do.
You know what I mean.
Let’s get federal.
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Time Magazine
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Keith Ellison
3 comments:
Like a leaky faucet over here looking at those 75 pics on buzzfeed that were taken from midnight to 6-something a.m.
I know, right? I was looking at those while getting FJ to sleep, and I knew I had to write something to feature them.
It never gets old. As each state embraces equality I cry like a baby. I may now be living in a country where it's all good, but I still can't help feel like it's still my fight, as well.
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