I Remember

Whenever I feel

Like we’ve lost our passion,

When our days are dull

And our nights are silent,

I use one little trick

To reignite the flame,

To burn in desire for you again.

I remember.

I remember when a kiss

Was the light in my week

And the first time your lips

Ever touched my cheek.

I remember the day

You found a new freckle

And the day I got mad

Because it hurt when you tickled.

I remember when it was a privilege

To go on an ice cream date

And you waited at the door

When I was 20 minutes late.

These memories of our seasons,

Our phases of love and growth,

Remind me we have a root

Deeper than either of us know.

The warmth I feel

When we lay back to back

Is proof of our blessings,

Not anything we lack.