On this alter to say I do
My body walks up to yours, your sweet shiny smile welcoming me to our forever
The priest coughs into the mic, we stop staring at each other to look at him.
Oh lover, we are here and I cannot believe it.
Before we stand here to swear to God and man, expressing our undying love, there were days our love withered from the drought of affection
We were unable to love, our souls were unreceptive and I cried on those days, never imagining they would pass.
Oh lover, did you know we will get here?
Those days our emotions were the only things we saw. Days we let our pride go first before our heart desires.
Today we stand before each other- and this priest who is asking the congregation if anyone opposes our union.
Oh, lover, my heart flutters sweetly
We dance and jump the broom to honour your tradition
Only days ago, I’d danced around my father’s compound, walking in the midst of the guests
I’d sat on your lap and we drank wine from a cup, honouring mine.
Oh lover, I am glad to walk this path with you
On this alter I say I do, I walk back to our past, I am glad at our future, and my heart is full of joy.
