I do.

subversion of social expectations.

Three steps to go.

This sacred ceremony will finally join us together.

Our vows bound and set.

I've been waiting for this for a long time.

Two steps to go.

I'm nearly there.

Reaching for forever,

With you, just there.

Lillies at hand,

Elders at my side,

A big, big, smile not reaching your eyes.

One step left till the finish line,

Where white meets black,

And silver binds.

Where flowers bloom,

And stars shine,

A different scent catches my eye.

'Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?'

I don't.