Making Memories

Is it reminiscing if you are alone?

Or, do you need an audience

to tell those stories to?

And does it count 

when the memories

are not so very old?

I look back on the reminders,

of you and us;

words written in joy and tears,

written every time 

I think of you

and all you mean to me.

There are no bad memories

unless you count the sorrow

of separation.

I read the words you've written to me

and the ones I've written to you 

and I smile.

I am filled with hope

for all that is in my future.

The memories don't make me look back in longing;

they teach me to look forward 

to finding love some day.

You have taught me this.

We will continue to make memories together,

encouraging each other to be our best.

You are my rock, my best friend.

So as I fondly look back on these memories

I also look forward 

to the ones we have yet to make.