A poem by Sarah Ruhl to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the sweet and hilarious relationship shared by Adrienne and Sharon.
ADDRESSED TO THE GODS OF UNNECESSARY LABORS
Some say: to do the necessary task is greatness;
I say: do the least necessary thing first.
I don’t want a frozen living room,
a room where nothing happens.
I don’t want my labors tied in string,
a prelate hovering over, declaiming.
I want a treasure I did not ask for,
the way I didn’t ask to be born.
I want your arms and legs to be happy;
I want my arms and legs to be warm.
I want us to lie there, while the sky overhead
vigorously, vigorously does nothing.
The conversation Adrienne and I had as she left for her home last evening:
ADRIENNE: I know that you are posting about our anniversary tomorrow.
SHARON: How do you know?
ADRIENNE: I know you. I also know that the post will say that I always call you on your bullshit.
SHARON: No it won’t.
ADRIENNE: I know you. Yes, it will.
SHARON: It will not.
Well, Adrienne was wrong. This post never says that Adrienne always calls me on my bullshit.
Happy Anniversary. How sweet it is.
Thanks for the poem. The photo is beautiful. (Everyone, if you didn’t know Sharon took that photo.)
Happy Sixteenth!
Happy Anniversary to a really great, creative and fun couple! What a way to celebrate, with a perfect poem and beautiful photo! Plus, no one was called on their bullshit! Congratulations.
Love you both so much. Happy Anniversary!
Dear Sharie and Adrienne,
Through all of life’s ups and downs, especially this year, your love for each other has endured and grown. I am so happy for both of you as you celebrate your love for each other. Have a wonderful evening out. May it be a time of laughter, reflection and reminiscing. God’s blessings and L❤️VE to you both always. xoxo 💜💜