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I woke up for the 6th time tonight to the cry of the babe sleeping in our room The mum tired, sleepy turns to breastfeed this lil monster When I was in campus, the word companionship came without any responsibilities It meant holding hands, passing winks during class, a push to the bus stop, late night texting and a kiss goodnight. Later in life, I met mum. She knows marriage like the back of her hand. She says, its about responsibility, agendas and purity. Every 1st Sunday of the month, in that daycare class We sit under her and bask from knowledge. Today, Right now, I know different. Its not about the adrenaline that keeps you awake at night texting and giggling Its not about leaving your life behind in search of bliss and escape Its quite the contrary. Marriage is waking up 6 or 7 times in the night to breastfeed the ever thirsty new born who got the hours wrong For them, day time is sleeping time and night is play time Its waking up early enough to make sure he wakes to find warm water, a hot cup of tea and ironed clothes and a clean house Its going to the office fresh and ready to thresh the day Its putting a smile and encouraging other sisters in the hood So forget romance, Forget danger, ecstasy Quit escaping Because marriage is grounding. What am I doing today to becoming Wonder Woman How about getting my life together Being disciplined Doing stuff even when I don't feel like Washing dishes before bed Showering before sleeping Trying out that recipe Eating Healthy Praying and live according to His definition of life Choosing purity Probably saving up bucks Start my own business Buy my own house Travel Attend gatherings of believers Saying No! to that delightful and desired fruit in the garden He put these desires on the inside of me So strong they push humans to move out of their homes From their mothers hut and comfort and cleave to strangers they met on Facebook What kind of madness is this? -marriage.
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