Tuesday, May 25, 2010

rug burned knees and congealed eggs


if we are all going to die,
i might as well marry
the most beautiful
girl in the world,
was not quite
what was running
through my mind
that night after
My Life (of all movies),
not that you aren't beautiful
i just couldn't imagine
another day
without you in it,
so i got rug burn
on my knees
in your parent's
basement and you
hid your hand
in your pocket
all morning,
until i asked your dad .
luckily he said yes,
because your breakfast
was getting cold and
who wants congealed eggs?

Today marks 14 years since the day T and I got married, and it only gets better...

141 comments:

5thsister said...

Happy Anniversary Brian! Today is mine as well...19 years.

Birdie said...

so cute :-) I love this love stories from a real life :-) happy anniversary Brian!

Katherine said...

Oh how lovely! What a sweet couple you make too! Happy Anniversary to you both..I wish you all the very best for today and every other day!!

CherylK said...

Happy, happy anniversary! What a sweet picture, too. Love the title of this post!!

AngelMay said...

Big congrats, Brian! She's beautiful. :)

Daniel said...

Love the picture and the words. Hope you and your bride have a most wonderful day.

Betsy said...

Awwww...happy, happy day to you both!

She hid her hand in her pocket...that is SO cute.

She is beautiful...and very fortunate to have YOU!

Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillow said...

Have a beautiful celebration together, Brian. Anything special planned (that you can say publicly)?

buffalodick said...

Congrats! June 2nd will be our 37th..

Mr. Stupid said...

This is lovely. Happy Anniversary, Brian!:)

TALON said...

What a gorgeous couple you and T make, Brian! Congratulations! Hope you have a beautiful anniversary day.

AmyLK said...

Happy Anniversary! You two make a beautiful couple!

The Bug said...

Happy Anniversary!

Jess Mistress of Mischief said...

awwww... YAY LOVE!

Valerie said...

I bet you didn't even feel the rug burns, Brian. Congratulations to you and T. You're a lovely couple and I'm thrilled that it keeps getting better.

Selina Kingston said...

Ah see I'm crying now!! Happy anniversary to you both x

Brian Miller said...

lorenzo, we had coffee together this morning and got dirty, digging in the garden...i have to work tonight so we will wait for the weekend to do something special...but each day is a celebration any way, right?

Tabor said...

I cannot imagine a nicer tribute to the one you love.

Lisa said...

Congratulations on 14 wonderful years. I love that she hid her hand in her pocket--and that the two of you celebrate your marriage along the way--not just once a year.

LadyFi said...

Ah - happy anniversary - you sweet love birds!

goofballsworld said...

I think the rug burn on your knees was worth it :)


Happy anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JStar said...

Brian, this is so touching...What I have been in search of my entire life....Enjoy yalls day! Celebrate eachother! CONGRATS!!!

Jingle said...

The sweetest post
From the most fabulous poet
4 the happiest couple!

Happy 14th Anniversary!
I look at both of you in the picture,
I keep smiling!
What An Outstanding love Story!

Tracy said...

Sweet. Happy Anniversary, Brian!

Caty said...

Happy Anniversary!!

sheri... said...

brian, this is such a touching memory, so glad that you shared 'that' moment with us! make sure that little ballerina is treated especially nice, as if she isn't the center of your world already ;) it did my heart so much good reading your words today...

Debbie said...

That is so sweet! I loved the part about her hiding her hand.

Mrsupole said...

Happy Anniversary to you and T!!!

What a wonderful story about your engagement and the secret excitement you two must have felt.

May you have many, many more years of anniversaries and each one be better then the last.

You are so blessed to have found each other and been able to stick together through thick and thin.

May God's Angels continue to watch over you two every day and keep you safe and happy.

God bless.

Harnett-Hargrove said...

Happy Day(s)! -J

Sh@KiR@ CK said...

Happiest Anniversary, Brian.
I wish you all the best with many more years to come.
hugs
shakira

rxBambi said...

happy happy anniversary!!

and jut how long were you on your knees? wink wink

California Girl said...

Sweet. Happy Anniversary!

My husband likes to say he "went to bed 24 & single and woke up 25 & married." And it's true! hahahahahahahaha!

Jen said...

Congratulations! May your life together continue to improve with each year!

Magpie said...

Happy Anniversary! I would say your life together has been a success and an example to follow. I know your boys with grow up to love and respect the women in their lives because of the example you've set for them.
PS Are you sure you weren't Errol Flynn in another life?? Great picture!

Ocean Girl said...

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary Brian. Thank you for sharing the picture with us. You two are a sweet couple.

Syd said...

Happy Anniversary. Rug burn made me smile....

Felicitas said...

What a beautiful couple you are! Happy Anniversary!

Joanna Jenkins said...

What a beautiful couple you two make-- But then I already knew you were.

Happy, happy anniversary! May you be blessed with many, many more.

Cheers,
jj

Titanium said...

Congratulations! Happy Anniversary to you and your beautiful wife... :)

Jingle said...

http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/brian-and-tara-miller-u-rock-14th-anniversary-celebration-post/

gifts for Tara and You,
Thank you for being part of our community.
Happy Tuesday,
both of You!
;)

drybottomgirl said...

Happy Anniversary! A basement huh? My husband proposed to me in a bathroom at my parents house while I was washing my hands. It was Christmas Eve and the house was full of people and it was the only private spot he could find. When we walked downstairs and I held out my hand my mom got so excited she threw the plate of appetizers she was holding into the air! You have a beautiful wife and she has a husband with a very deep soul, which is priceless. Enjoy your special day!

Wings said...

Very cool! Happy Anniversary!

The Urban Cowboy said...

Happy Anniversary to the both of you!

Travel & Dive Girl said...

Happy Anniversary! You deserve many more years of happiness...

Zuzana said...

Oh my, what a stunning couple!
Congratulations on your anniversary, you seem even more in love today; your story is made out of dreams.;)
Enjoy your day,
xoxoxo

Steven Anthony said...

Happy Anniversary.....what a nice looking couple....and yea, no one wants congealed eggs ;)

Short Poems said...

Happy Anniversary Brian, I wish you all the best. You make a beautiful and sweet couple. Lovely picture.

Wordwand said...

happy anniversary Brian, a perfect couple.wish you long life and happiness .Special hugs to your sweet kids.

PurestGreen said...

I loved this poem. Happy Anniversary!

Monkey Man said...

Happy anniversary. May you have many, many more.

Marla said...

Congratulations!! You are so right. It does only get better.

soulintention said...

Happy Anniversary, What a beautiful way to say "I Love You!"

bkm

ethelmaepotter! said...

A puzzling and hilarious title that leads to the most lovely and heartfelt prose - I'm your newest fan! Happy anniversary to you both.

mo.stoneskin said...

Oh yes, rug burn on the knees, we've all experienced that pleasure...

Alix said...

Well! Congratulations and happy anniversary to the coolest and most madly in love couple on the planet.

What'd ya get her?

island of peace said...

hope you see 104 more together.

may every year add more and more love to your hearts.

Pat said...

"Happy Anniversary"!!! Oh what a lovely couple and just the sweetest poem!!!
Love you and enjoy your special day!! :)

Dorraine said...

What a darling picture! Happy anniversary to you both!!

Thom said...

Hau`oli Piha Makahiki! to you and your wife. I hope it's a wonderful day my friend :)

willow said...

Happy Anniversary!!! You two look like two peas in a pod...out of the same mold! Do you often get comments on how much you look alike?

Ronda Laveen said...

Oh, what a fab photo. She is the most beautiful girl in the world. Every day is indeed a celebration! Hope you had uncongealed eggs with your coffee this morn.

Ronda Laveen said...

Oh, what a fab photo. She is the most beautiful girl in the world. Every day is indeed a celebration! Hope you had uncongealed eggs with your coffee this morn.

Pseudonymous High School Teacher said...

Happy Anniversary ; -)

What a lovely poem and photo as well.

Gillian said...

Carpet burns....how incredibly romantic!

Happy Anniversary. I hope you have many, many more happy years together. And when you're old and grey together, sitting on the porch in your matching rocking chairs with cats on your lap, you'll look over at each other and smile your gummy smiles....ah yes lurve is a most spendid thing...

Tracie said...

Happy Anniversary! I love the picture.

Pauline said...

congratulations! Here's to 114 more happy years :)

Meeko Fabulous said...

Happy anniversary! There's just so much I want to say! But I don't wanna sound like a total sap. So . . . I'll just say congrats! :)

Bernie said...

Congratulations my dear blog friend, wishing you and T a wonderful day and many more wonderful years together...:-) Hugs

moondustwriter said...

Awww - Happy 14. You are both blessed to have each other and those boys!!!

Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) said...

Happy Anniversary!! I LOVE this! And I love the picture of you two! No wonder your family is gorgeous! ;)

william said...

Happy Anniversary mate a dashing ,happy loving couple, many more years to come :)

TechnoBabe said...

Brian and T sitting in a tree
Still k-i-ss-i-n-g

Happy Anniversary to you both. 14 years together and the rest of your lives left.

Your wedding picture is perfect. Sweet and both of you knowing the best is yet to come.

Baino said...

Rug burns? From kneeling and proposing I assume :) Congratubloodylations! And wishing you many more.

Otter Thomas said...

Happy Anniversary! I really like this one.

Colette Amelia said...

Wow! what a great couple! Hope the future together just keeps getting better and better!

Mama Zen said...

Happy Anniversary to the both of you!

Kathy's Klothesline said...

Happy Anniversary to you both!

THE BEATY said...

happy anivesry brian. 14 years wow thats me and maha's whole life

Sam Liu said...

Great poem (I loved the ending) to celebrate such a joyous day. Congratulations to you both :D

Calli said...

Oh Happy Anniversary, Brian! That is one sweet picture.

The rug burn mention was adorable.

To many, many more years of blissful love for you both~
~Calli

Tina said...

What a lovely tribute to your wife. Though you had me snickering at the rug burns. I was SO not thinking on your knees proposing...Congrats. We hit 18 on 6/20.

Adam said...

Happy Anniversary!

ModernMom said...

How wonderfully sweet!
Hapy Anniversary. 19 years is something worth celebrating!

only a movie said...

Happy Anniversary, Brian and T

Nancy said...

Congratulations!! I think you are both very lucky.

ds said...

Happy Anniversary--may you have many many more!

Me said...

Based upon my parent's marriage (and then my own), I just fell in to the assumption that Real Love (yes, caps intended) only happened in the movies...and that the glow wore off shortly after the wedding rings were put on. The End.

It makes me half sad, half happy whenever I witness a true love story in real life. It is so nice to be reminded that it IS out there.

Happy Anniversary, Brian & T. All the best!!

youwillriseagain said...

happy 14th anniversary---like the little story---may the lord continue to bless you both

Laura Lawless said...

Happy Anniversary! I love the imagery and the story in the poem. Great job! Many special blessings to both you and your wife.

Captain Dumbass said...

Congratulations! SL and I hit our 14th in August.

Maggie said...

You guys looked gorgeous on your wedding day! :D

I wish you more years of Happiness! Many blessings to you guys!!

suzicate said...

Beautiful. Happy anniversary!

splattland said...

Happy Anniversary! Wishing you many more happy & healthy years together...

UscThunderwolf said...

Happy Anniversary to you Brian and your wife!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! What a nice picture of the two of you! Looks like a wonderful sweet pair. I like your title "rug burned knees and congealed eggs" :+)

Starla

TimKeeton said...

A very blessed and happy anniversary to you both!

Anniversary Haiku

At these times in life
Care for and love each other
Together always

Tim Keeton
<a href="http://undeadpoets.wordpress.com>(Undead)Poet</a> / Wizard / Teller-of-tales

TimKeeton said...

A very blessed and happy anniversary to you both!

Anniversary Haiku

At these times in life
Care for and love each other
Together always

Tim Keeton
(Undead)Poet / Wizard / Teller-of-tales

kkrige said...

I wish you many, many years of sweet life together. I hope you are blessed by more joy than sorrows, more sunshine than rain, more laughter than tears; but if any of those things should fail, always remember that you have each other to lean on. Let love be the mainsail of your journey.

Teri said...

Happy Anniversary Brian. Now, go out and follow your own advice to me: PLAY!!

Michele Spector said...

Brian, a very happy 14th Anniversary! Lucky you, you found your true soulmate!!!

Alice Audrey said...

Happy Anniversary!!

The Girl From Cherry Blossom Street said...

Having coffee with the one you love is romantic!
Happy Anniversary!

tattytiara said...

What a lovely photo, Happy happy anniversary, and many, many, many more!

petemarshall1 said...

te, but what has she got to say for you LOL..enjoy the day and the rest of your lifes..Pete

Emmanuel Ibok said...

Congratulation on your 14th Anniversary. It's a good thing for love to be found but it's even better when found and kept. I wish you the best in this journey of love. God bless you and your family. Cheers!

Ekanthapadhikan said...

Wow, that's a great day to celebrate, indeed!

Happy - Happy - Anniversary!!!

She Writes said...

Happy Anniversary to you two! She is stunning.

Luke Prater said...

Congats, fellow bloggers. Love yr blog here..

Warmest Salad

Luke

otin said...

Happy anniversary! I am glad that you are still going strong after 14 years!!

Lorraine said...

Happy Anniversary to two beautiful people, inside nd out..and whoa no wonder you have such good looking kids lol xx to you 2

Rob said...

Congrats. Very cool!

Anya said...

CONGRATULATIONS :-)
Sorry I am too late :((((
I had connections problems!!!

14 years Wow!!
Iam next week 28 years........ :)
On the 28th May
it happens once
28 on the 28th
LOL

Enjoy Brain :)))))

Vicki Lane said...

Happy anniversary --and many, many more!

The Clever Pup said...

lovely

JennyMac said...

Absolutely LOVE this. And Happy Anniversary to you both.

Pravin Nair said...

Hi Brian,
wish u a very very happy anniversary...a stunning couple you two make..

wishing you many more years of love and togetherness..God bless!!

Jen Chandler said...

Happy, happy anniversary! Great story and picture. Thanks for sharing :) I wish you joy and happiness for years and years and YEARS to come!

Jen

Luisa Doraz said...

Happy Anniversary. May you both share a life together in this world that is like no other. :)

Nessa said...

Congratulations!

You both are very beautiful.

Your love poem tickles my fancy.

Jingle said...

http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/05/21/week-19-thursday-poets-rally-the-perfect-poet-award/

Hello, how are you?
Reminding you the perfect poet award of week 19.
Please nominate one fellow poet for week 20.
wishing you a beautiful day ahead!

lakeviewer said...

It took ten minutes for this to upload, but it was worth it! What a great journey you're chronicling here with your poetry, prose, sweet remembrances. Lucky YOU TWo! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

And Brian, you are already a REal Rock Star, the type that sing their hearts out with or without an audience, for the people they love, to convey who they are and what they care about. Rock On!

I'm honored to have followed your rising star.
I'm one of your dearest fans, in the grandmothers' balcony.

natalee said...

Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!! You two are blessed... a good marriage is alot of work but soo worth it!!!!

alaskanott said...

congealed eggs.. not so romantic. lol. lovely poem

Deb said...

Sending Happy Marriage, Happy Anniversary, Happy Life wishes to you both ! Celebrate each day ~ forever and always!

Cinner said...

Happy Anniversary. What a beautiful couple, my goodness, blessings to both of you always. take care

Brian Miller said...

thanks everyone for sharing and being a part of our special day yesterday...much love back at you!

Eva Gallant said...

That was sweet! Happy Anniversary

~ Tabitha ~ said...

How sweet is that ?!!

Jill said...

Happy Anniversary! T is lovely and YOU are very serious for a young groom!
MANY years of happiness to you BOTH!

PattiKen said...

Happy Anniversary to you both!

Bryan J. Bailey said...

congratulations from secretbasketofeggs (bryan with a "y")You guys look great together... here is to many more.

May17 was my 8th year married.

-bryan

JeffScape said...

Now why the Hell wasn't this part of 10thDoM?

sheila said...

Congrats! Here's to another 14!

Hilary said...

Awww... I'm late to this anniversary party but still want to wish you all the best. You are such a cute couple.. and you are such a romantic guy. Beautiful. :)

Mighty M said...

Hope you had a special, wonderful, lovely day!

Menina said...

Happy anniversary, it makes me so happy to read such love-filled poems.

Peter Stone said...

Happy Anniversary Brian! Fourteen years is great, I've recently celebrated my 15th with my misses. (Well, we will when we can find a baby sitter...)
Loved the conclusion - "and it only gets better..."

Gerardine Baugh said...

Happy 14th wedding anniversary!
Gerardine

deb said...

oh, Happy Glorious Belated Anniversary.
What a stunning couple you guys are!!

and your post is whimsical , yet tender.

Pat said...

Happy Anniversary - what a cute couple you make!

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who was thinking naughty thoughts about rug burned knees! Sorry - I can't help it!

Poet Traveler said...

Jingle told me the good news, over at WP :)
Belated Happy Anniversary Brian & Tara. Your poem is sublime and you are both beautiful people.. and it's wonderful to hear about all this. I know all about Happy Anniversaries and I love reading about yours! Simply wonderful!

Cheers!
John