Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone)

I have never liked the term "compromise". To me, a compromise is when all parties involved agree to be happy about not getting their way. Therefore, I don't like to look at my marriage as a compromise, but rather as a "give and take". I would give my life for her, not compromise it.

Would you lay with me in a field of stone
If my needs were strong would you lay with me

The other weekend, I was listening to some family and friends talk about their marriages. Most said that theirs was a 50/50 compromise. However, the most profound comment came from the only person there that was not married. He said, "I don't think a marriage is 50/50, but rather 70/70. That way one can pick up the slack for the other." We are never always at our best, and that is when our spouses pick up the slack. It is a give and take. Give all you can, and be willing to take when it is given to you. For better or for worse.

Will you still love me when I'm down and out
In my time of trials will you stand by me

I would like to dedicate this blog to Jennifer and Rusty who are getting married this week. Give freely and you will never have to compromise. I have often joked about marriage being a good institution for those that don't mind being institutionalized. However, when you find the right one, there is no limit to what you would do for the other. To me, that is more than a compromise.

Would you go away to another land
Walk a thousand miles through the burning sand
Wipe the blood away from my dying hand if I give myself to you

Happy thoughts for Jennifer and Rusty are... on this cowboys mind.


(Would You Lay With Me: David Allan Coe)