Memories

I'm so happy for you!

I watch your face light up,
With just the thought of his smile.

Your twitterpated jabber,
Your giddy grin.

The stars are in your eyes,
Your heart is in the heavens.

And I remember.

It seems like just yesterday,
And yet a lifetime ago,
Before the comfort and quiet.

The fluttering butterflies
And conversations we never wanted to end.
Enduring the cold and uncomfortable,
Just to snuggle closer.

Deliberate choices,
Made to seem so effortless.
Trying so hard to impress!

The nervousness and worry,
Quick glances and shy smiles.

I can even see your future,
As it reflects my past.

You'll learn to grow together and alone.

Things are hard,
But you'll always stay strong.

You beging to rely on him through the changes,
The same changes that you feared would pull you apart.

You lose a little of yourself
As you fall further in love.

The passion fades,
But companionship remains.

Holding his hand no longer quickens the heart,
It begins to comfort the soul.

The butterflies flutter less,
But your heart warms at his touch.

You are just at the beginning.
But oh, how I remember.

Now, my wisdom is gone
For I have no memories left to share.
I hope your future looks brighter than ours.

I am trying to be happy for you.

But every lit up smile,
And every twinkle in your eye,
Is another reminder,
Another stab at my heart.

I wish you the best as your dreams come true
As your twitterpated heart
Changes in deep love.

I want to share the laughter and tears.

I want to be with you
as you make your own memories.

Then I can revisit my own
Memories and dreams gone by.

I will learn to be ok again
Without the memories.

But I am just so happy for you!!