Just the other day I saw an older couple
walkin’ my way . . .
thought about what their life has been like,
what trials they endured.
how much love they must have for one another
he with his cane & her with a sweater.
holdin’ hands wrinkled with time
a smile & a wink says “I love you” –
when health let’s the other down.
seen Their kids grow & move away
He’s seen WWII & Vietnam, fought for his
country – now his life is calm;
She’s healed their little one’s wounds,
they still love each other as before
age has not diminished their feelings –
only strengthened their resolve.
wil becker
1998.03.25
