I remember when we were but children:
all the laughter we shared; all the glee,
I remember how life was so easy
and our souls were so eager and free.
I remember the scent of the flowers:
how their fragrance reminds me of you,
I remember the words that were spoken;
every sentence we formed being true.

I remember our teenage obsessions:
all the letters of love that we wrote,
I remember our fleeting emotions
and the kiss at the end of each note.
I remember us watching those movies;
every story we’d witness unfold,
I remember the nights in the moonlight
and all of the secrets we told.

I remember our school graduation:
the beauty that shone from your face,
I remember the lives we’d been planning
and the hope that they’d truly take place.
I remember the deep conversations;
how we knew that we’d go separate ways,
I remember the path we had taken
as the seconds turned slowly to days.

I remember the years passing swiftly:
each day sharing much more than a bed,
I remember the ring that I bought you
and each thought as it passed through my head.
I remember the day, time and minute
that I crouched before you on one knee,
I remember the tear slowly falling
as you said that you would marry me.

I remember our wedding: so perfect,
with your dress laced in satin and silk;
I remember my nervous position
in the view of your family and ilk.
I remember your eyes: how they glistened
as we whispered those words “yes I do”;
I remember the joy I was feeling
when I realised my life was with you.

I remember the news of your illness:
how the children would smile as they wept,
I remember your strength never wavered
but you’d cry when we lay and we slept.
I remember your fear during treatment
and the tears as your hair slowly fell;
I remember your dreaming of heaven
whilst living and enduring hell.

I remember you saying you loved me
as your strength slowly wilted away,
I remember the moments we’d lived through
and begged you to hold me: to stay.
I remember the three words you whispered
as you slipped to the heavens above;
I’ll remember forever and always
for you were my only: my love.