OLDER COUPLE

We saw them about to cross in front of us, 

an older couple arm in arm…

Standing there patiently…waiting

they exuded grace and charm.

There was something about this couple…

A solemnity we couldn’t deny…

She…resplendent in a polka dot dress…

He…a suit and tie.

We stopped the car to let them cross…

Their steps were measured…their gait slow

but as they held on to one other

their faces seemed to glow.

As I watched them support each other

As they slowly made their way

I found myself wondering, not about this moment,

but back their wedding day.

Back to a time when they were younger

and much lighter on their feet

before the ravages of age

made it hard to cross a street.

I thought how supporting and loving each other

was part of their wedding vows…

and how after so many years together

they still support each other now.

“Do you think that will be us one day?” Deborah asked

Helping each other…walking so slow…

I smiled, 

grabbed her hand, 

and gave it a kiss…

I certainly hope so….