the end

i'm surprised to find
her living in a senior home.
I can still remember her long
legs
unfolding out of a chair.
the way she kissed
and cursed.
are we that old?
it has a ramp, she says
on the phone.
bingo on Wednesday.
the food is great and I've
made so many new
friends.
you should come and play
cards one night.
we have an indoor pool.
you like to swim, don't you?
i'll leave your name at
the gate
to get you in.