It is when hairs grow
old of grey
love shall linger
when
skin toughens with
dark freckles
and
callous sores blister
love will linger
when
joints ache
teeth rot out
compared to
blurry vision and
deafening ears
love will linger

to see the agony
of defeat
in shaky limbs
a vengeful snare
love does grin
for in youth
it lasted never
and feelings were hurt
but in wisdom
victory is love's satisfaction

By Jessica Hughes