SUNSET LOVE

SUNSET LOVE

I sat in my car at the parking lot

At the start of a busy day.

I looked up and saw a couple

Slowly walking my way.

They crossed the road together,

He gently took her arm ~

Easy to see she was special to him

That he would keep her from harm.

She was going shopping ~

This is where they had to part.

They smiled at each other

I could almost feel her fluttery heart.

She quietly turned and faced him

He gently tilted her chin,

They hugged each other closely

Not wanting to let the world in.

He stroked her silver hair

And steadied her on her feet.

He handed her the walking stick

Before he crossed the street.

He kissed her and she blushed,

He squeezed her hand and left her there

With the memory of his tender kiss

And his loving care.

It touched my romantic heart

And somehow made me ponder,

Just how long these two

Have shared love’s special wonder.

In his eyes were diamonds,

He kissed her where the world could see,

He stood and watched her walk away

And he gently smiled at me.

I smiled and sensed the wonder

Of a love which has lasted the years

It was such a special morning

And my eyes were wet with tears.

©  Linda J. Vaughan