Spring brought another radiant morning, <br />As Edward wheeled his way down the hall. <br />A big grin glowed on his toothless mouth; <br />He hardly noticed the workers at all. <br /> <br />Lois daintily brushed her silver waves, <br />Pinching her cheeks once more; <br />With a final glance at her time-worn face, <br />She waited breathlessly at her door. <br /> <br />“Good morning, Peaches, ” Ed kindly said, <br />“How’s my favorite lady today? <br />I’m so happy to see you again, <br />Gal, you sure look lovely, if I might say! <br /> <br />It’s a bit breezy; better slip a sweater on. <br />Don’t want my girl to catch a chill. <br />You look mighty fine in that pink one, <br />Please wear it for me, dear, if you will.” <br /> <br />Lois moved frailly toward the sun room, <br />As Eddy rolled close by her side. <br />They found a warm spot by the window; <br />Their enjoyment was not easy to hide. <br /> <br />“Hello, you two, ” Lynn, the caregiver, said, <br />As she greeted them with a smile. <br />“I’m new here. So, are you two married, <br />Or have you been sweethearts for a while? ” <br /> <br />“I would be the happiest man in this place, <br />If Peaches would give me her hand; <br />We’ve grown pretty close here lately. <br />And if she’d have me, life would be so grand.” <br /> <br />Lois spoke up, “Oh we’re just friends, Lynn, <br />And though I dearly enjoy Ed’s company; <br />I don’t think we should rush into things, <br />For we’ve got plenty of time, Ed and me. <br /> <br />Love is something you can’t take lightly, <br />And true romance comes to those who wait; <br />After all, I’ve just turned eighty-five... <br />And my Eddy... why he’s only eighty-eight.”<br /><br />Loyd C. Taylor<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/young-at-heart/
