J.R.V.A.

One day as I was traveling down the road, I met you. We talked, we laughed, we held each others hand and decided we would like to cruise down the road together. We started off into a beautiful valley, the trees we Green, the wildflowers growing all along side the road and the mountains majestic. The car was running flawlessly, and with the wind blowing through our hair we hadn't a care.

As we traveled through this valley, we took our time because it was so beautiful. There were a few bumps along the way, but we didn't care, we were happy to be enjoying the scenery. It seemed so new and fresh.

Well, summer turned to winter, And the car started having problems. We pulled into a dirty little town where no one would talk to us, and everyone seemed to be a little grumpy. We tried to get the car fixed, and It was almost impossible to get any help. We almost decided to go our separate ways, but we sat down and had a talk, and we agreed we were going to continue this drive together. The next day, a very nice man met us at the hotel, and helped us get the car going again. We left that town that very afternoon

As we crested the hill, the most awesome scenery we had ever seen came upon us. We thought no matter what happened, we could continue this journey, happy to be alive, happy to be together, and smiling. We drove on and talked and loved and laughed some more.

Well, we pulled into another town, and it was kind of dark and dreary, but together we knew it didn't really matter where we went, as long as we were together. We had some food, and got a motel, and spent the night. It was a beautiful night together, and when you looked into my eyes and told me you loved me, I felt it from inside your heart.

The next morning we got up and decided to head east. You told me you loved me with all your heart, and you were glad we we going to continue on this journey together, and would I still love you when you were 90. I smiled, because I knew I would always love you. Yes, I said to you, I will.

We came to a fork in the road, and beside it there was a rest stop. We pulled in so I could use it, and I said I would be right back. When I came back out, you were gone. I looked around to see if you were just playing with me, but I finally realized, you were really gone. I waited and waited to see if you would come back, and I sat by myself and thought. I had many questions going through my mind, and many mixed emotions. I cried, I got angry, I tried to let go, but all I could think of was you looking at me and telling me you loved me. After a few days of not eating and hanging out at the rest stop, I decided to start again on my journey. I will never be the same, and throughout my travels I will always wonder if the road you took led you to where you wanted to go, but I have realized that for whatever reason we traveled together for the time we did, it taught me about life.

Today I am not angry, sad, or hold any ill will toward you. I know that the road you took had been calling you for some time, and you finally had to answer it. When I think of you, I will smile.

I am cruising with my top down, enjoying the ride, and I am happy. Today is another step on this road I am traveling, and I can't wait to see whats in store for me

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And as she plays,
her sweet song of laughter
floats through the air
and warms my heart