A Poem for Laura November 22, 2016

in a special moment, long ago, we discovered
a path, and together we began our journey
a journey that has scaled mountain tops, at times,
descended into valleys both dark and deep

still, it has been a journey made together
one that only lovers could survive, unharmed,
somehow becoming stronger, closer, and deeper
in love because of the trials fought together

if I could, I would pick you up in my arms
and carry you back to the beginning and
choose that same path, that same journey
and know that together we find happiness