Lock Bridge Love

I love you.

Locks stain the bridge gold and the love overflows as locks are hooked onto what was once just an average bridge. The rain causes each individual lock to shine and show its individuality.

There is a story behind every lock-from a husband and wife celebrating an anniversary to friends that have been through thick and thin, even to one for a favorite sports team after a big win (Go Kings! Stanley Cup 2014).

I think that is what I love most about it-the fact that every lock has a special kind of love separate from the one next to it. Though I would never be able to know the stories behind each lock, I love the concept that people can take a moment out of their hectic day to show their love for someone.

Amidst all the commotion in the world today, it can be hard to see the love in the world, but this bridge and many around the world symbolize love and the dedication people have for that love to be cherished forever.

For my lock, I wrote my family’s name. Together we have been through thick and thin, sadness and happiness and through it all we are a family and I love that. Whether I put a lock on the bridge or not I know we will always love each other, but that lock, like many other locks, depicts a physical sign of dedication and love I have for my family.

One of my favorite songs by Parachute called Forever and Always gives a good depiction of the love I have for my family and why so many people chose to put a lock on the bridge:

I want you forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together, and always remember
Whether happy or sad or whatever
We'll still love each other, forever and always
Forever and always, forever and always

Full lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/parachute/foreverandalways.html

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