During a wedding speech, I declared, “Love is pontoon boat.” My reasoning? Two pontoons side by side, navigating life’s waters, always connected. The metaphor writes itself. I refused to explain, though.

Outrage is required at weddings.

Recent news: Couple Flips Rental Pontoon Boat, Rescued by Coast Guard.

Metaphor floats on.

JR Walsh is the Online Editor at The Citron Review. He teaches creative writing at SUNY Oswego. Find his writing on itsjrwalsh.com.