Every once in awhile, I get the chance to share some wise words, witty quips or entertaining interjections written by some truly talented writers. You all know my style by now. I’m not one to use super-duper dictionary language. I like to keep it simple, and that’s what I look for in talent.
Today, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a heartfelt post written by my sister’s best friend–Crystal–to here husband. It was brilliant, so I told her I planned to share it with my reading/writing friends. With that, let me introduce you all to the work of Mrs. Crystal Nickson.
“Let’s talk about Marriage.
It’s pretty great. 👍🏾
It’s also pretty damn hard. 👊🏾
Like forreal it’s simultaneously the most beautiful–yet humbling experience I’ve ever been a part of…if that makes any sense. 🤔
It’s so easy in this day to say ‘To hell with it,’ whenever something doesn’t go the way you think it should. But we don’t.
That’s the humbling part.😔
It’s hard being who and what I am in this world, knowing that I’m part of a group that is pretty much last on the list to be genuinely cared for, nurtured, respected & listened to.
Sometimes I get angry at–and agitated with–my husband (and the world at large) because of this.
But we reset. We always seem to reset.
So:
To the man who still says ‘Excuse me; I apologize baby,’ whenever he slips up and curses in front of me…🤬
To the man who has never once sent me a ‘Good Morning, Beautiful’ text, because he instead chose to be able to slide in the bed next to me, kiss me and say it to my face every morning…(okay 4 outta 7 days ain’t bad, hell)…💋
To the man who still asks me to dance whenever an old school jam comes on (even though his rhythm is questionable😁)🕺🏾💃🏿
To the man who supports every BIG & small decision I make in life…and is still there, loving me, after the smoke clears…😫
To the man who literally thanked me for never leaving him (like, forreal y’all, that one got me last night) 😭
To the man who has always chosen faithfulness over fickleness; patience over pride & benevolence over bullsh*t…
🗣TO MY STRONG, KIND, QUIET, BEAUTIFUL, BLACK MAN….✊🏿
HAPPY 15TH ANNIVERSARY, BABY.
I LOVE YOU & I LOVE OUR LOVE.❤
Marham Nickson”
Beautifully said, Crys.
Happy Valentines Day, all.
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