going home

the old man
waits. he's been
praying and praying
for a long
time.
the priests have gathered
around him,
the candles have
been lit
each day, each mass,
and now, at last his prayers
are answered.
he raises his hands
to the sky.
with a beaming smile
he welcomes her.
life is good again,
their world is as it should be,
once more
he has his precious bride.