When I caught a glimpse of the two of you
Holding hands as you struggled to cross a busy road
Knees not quite as sturdy as they once were
Hips are not as robust as they used to be,
Hair as white as snow;
His eyes locked in yours as well as the road to assure you
That you are safe within his care
It warmed my heart, for in the autumn of your lives
In quarter three, in any one year, you instilled within me hope
As you showed the world, you are still in love
Like an evergreen, through winter, summer, spring and autumn,
Green is what you remain
Though some of your leaves may fall away due to the fellows of life
Intact, the tree remains
Thank you for creating the memory, one that will leave an indelible mark
Which will last a lifetime.
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