13 July 2010

Delirious after eating too much chocolate, I submitted these vows to my editor: 

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 13:34:00 07/10/2010


Royce and Margaux. Our Vows:

Margaux:

I love you, Royce, and I know that you love me. 

You rejoiced with me during my triumphs 
Comforted me in moments of loneliness
Grieved with me in times of despair
You are my most reliable friend and partner
I cherish your sweet existence
That even in your most bitter moments 
Even when you have been overcome by darkness 
(Of over 70%!)—You remain exceptional
You are the embodiment of heaven on earth
You are the love of my life
My commitment to you is forever.

Royce:

I love you, Margaux, and I know that you love me. 

You have shared with me your biggest triumphs
And allowed me to be there through life’s biggest let-downs
I am your best friend
I know that there have been times when I hurt you
I hurt, too, when I see the pains you have gained for me.
In your bulging bellyfat, 
In your less than sexy thunderthighs 
In your hippo hips.
But we have both learned through the years
That pleasure need not come with guilt
Although success must come with sacrifices
That bittersweet need not be an oxymoron
And purity with no hint of sweetness is no good.
I promise to always be there for you
As certain as the sun rises
It is this understanding that will keep us together
Forever.



There is no sincerer love than the love of food. - George Bernard Shaw

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