Wednesday, September 14, 2022

still standing

the grey of
cheeks, and jowls,
the wobble
of legs,
the cane not
far from hand.
the glazed
eyes once sea blue,
now softened
in the light,
wet
as if beneath water.
a life spent,
but a heart still
beating,
a voice in whispers,
yet arms
still strong enough
to reach you.

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