It’s what she left behind Items that carry memories Of the time we both shared the same dream They are more than objects Symbols of a love vanquished but not vanished In hearts faraway now from each other But forever united: A pen she gave me Precious beyond words Photographs of her and me at the Lovers Bridge The scarf she left The ring that she refused Stories they carry Stories we share Our storied love No longer there Love that lives in the past That’s the anomaly I wouldn't trade it for anything Just savor what used to be