so many
older men, in their sixties
and beyond,
living alone.
widowers,
or divorced, by choice
or fate,
many just
never found a bride.
there is the profound
absence of children
or grandchildren far or
nearby.
are they happy?
are they content with this
life
they've carved out?
tv alone
with the dinner tray,
maybe a dog beside
them
on the couch.
each thing in it's place.
no compromises
to make.
no pillow talk after the lights
have gone out.
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