Marry Me, Archie

You explicitly reminded me of the importance of taking no for answer

I reminded you of the tenacity of those who do not

For it is the bond in those differences in opinions that binded this matrimonial knot quite taut

No other seas hold water for me, there is no need to panic

But I must apologize in turn, for my anxiety in having to wait for your response has made me quite frantic

Please say yes, or don't

I cannot change your mind

But just wanted you to know all the ways that you have taken root in mine

Not worried about the invitations-

We'll know who add to the list

Those expansive and expensive decorations can be dismissed

as well any thoughtless, tacky gifts

Your eclectic and electric devotion is the only ship I want sailing upon my ocean

So I wrap up this plea quite simply and hopefully not pathetically

and pray that you won't find this poem in the least bit greedy

in that your love is the centerpiece of all my life's meaning

Please, please, won't you marry me, Archie?