Monthly Archives: February 2005
Love poem by an old married guy
Opening Years fall to the table as petals – fragrant, supple – a lovely disarray on faded linen. My banner, once skillfully curled, is unfurled by tiny degrees, catching the breeze in a weary wave. In this unraveling, I open … Continue reading
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Love poem for us old marrieds
‘Second Honeymoon’ The blue that startled his heart has faded: blue-grey like denim now her eyes by candlelight across the table – and he knows the fingerprints of time are on him, too, though candle’s bloom is less truthful than … Continue reading