Happily Ever After

I have taken to playing games...
You know the one...
Where I walk into a crowded room
And pretend the person
With their back to me
is someone that I love...
I pause in the door
And pretend:
They will turn slowly and smile
And the smile
Will be yours.
You know the one...
Where you put your arms around me
And kiss the top of my head.
Everyone smiles
and envies the moment.
You know the one...
Where it's alright that you are with me.
No one is shocked
or repulsed
or disgusted.
You know the one...
Where our relationship
Is not inappropriate.
And our only commitment is
to each other.
You know the one...
It begins with
"Once upon a time..."
And ends with
"Happily ever after".