"Here's to the Memories:

The Third Year"

by

Debra Talley

Originally appeared in Our Favorite Things 2

 

Verse 1

Here's to the memories--

Of romance by the Bay;

Rub downs with Ben Gay;

Of kissing in a hayloft, where you stole my heart away--

How lovely it's been!

Here's to the memories--

Of jolting buggy rides;

Rescues done with pride;

Of holding hands while romping through the Irish countryside--

How lovely it's been!

Gondola rides in ole Malta;

And fireworks on the Riviera;

And night flights to quaint Catalina--

What could compare

To times we've shared?

So here's to the memories--

Of dancing at the Mark;

Jaunts through Lincoln Park;

Of huddling together on a breezy cable car--

How lovely it's been!

 

Verse 2

Here's to the memories--

Of English kisses sweet;

Breathless birthday treats;

Of dazzling days in Vegas when I swept you off your feet--

How lovely it's been!

Here's to the memories--

Of ankles sprained with style;

Glances that beguile;

Of thinking we were more than friends on Erin's misty isle--

How lovely it's been!

Searching for lost Maltese treasure;

Enjoying old movies together;

Combining our business with pleasure--

Through thick and thin,

How great it's been!

So here's to the memories--

Of broken bones for two;

Midnight rendezvous;

Of bandages and aching ribs, when romance bloomed anew--

If I had my rathers, I'd still choose to stay with you--

How lovely it's been!

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