A Silver Jubilee of Memories

It's all those memories that count-
The happy and the sad ones,
The pleasant and the unpleasant,
That build the foundation of your marriage.

It's all those memories that count-
From the small things, like
Cheering Dad up by poking and teasing him,
Or nursing Mum when she falls sick;
To the bigger things, like
Helping each other out in times of crisis,
Or being the first to apologize after a big fight-
These are what make your marriage work.

It's all those memories that count-
The subtle things you do for each other, everyday,
Without asking for any repayment-
These are the memories that count,
That keep your love alive.

It's all those memories that count-
All those times when you look ready to eat each other alive,
Or when you argue over the silliest things;
And all those other times,
The times that count,
When you seem like the perfect couple.

So, through all these years
Of loving, laughing,
Fighting, and forgiving,
It will always be love that matters,
And it will always be the memories that count.

-Rhea. B
07.07.08
(On my parent's anniversary)