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A devoted lawyer declares her unimpeachably legal love for the party of the second part.
Preamble
Whereas I, the Party of the First Part,
Being of sound mind and a somewhat guarded heart,
Do hereby tender — without prejudice — this song,
And stipulate I’ve felt this way for far too long.
Verse 1
I’ve cross-examined every feeling that I own,
Deposed my doubts and let the evidence be shown.
The record’s clear, the case is strong, the facts don’t lie —
I call as my first witness: every time you walk by.
Chorus
I move to adjourn all other loves heretofore,
And find in your favor — now and evermore.
I object to living in a world without you near,
Sustained, Your Honor — my heart rules in your favor here.
Whereas I love you, and the clause is ironclad,
This is the best thing I’ve ever had.
Verse 2
I’ve reviewed the precedents — each love that came before —
Distinguished each one, then I locked and sealed the door.
No controlling authority had ever held this view:
That the remedy for loneliness was simply you.
Bridge
I know I speak in terms of art when plain speech would do,
I know I hedge my declarations — that’s not fair to you.
So let the record show, in plain and simple tongue:
I loved you when this started, and I’ll love you when I’m done.
Outro
In witness whereof, I’ve set my hand upon this heart,
Executed this devotion — willingly — from the start.
No force, no fraud, no duress, this I freely give —
A binding, whole, irrevocable will to live.
With you.
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