
Her wrinkled fingers almost clasp
the small bouquet of flowers
two white ribbons trailing across her lap
hands trembling
eyes alight above a skewed smile
he stands tall
with hunched shoulders
his body frail
a boutonniere gaily affixed to his lapel
his visage solemn but amused
they forged sixty years together
after he came home alive and intact
still in his uniform
passion, patience, forbearance, humor, joy, sometimes grim determination
brought them to this day
she looks up at him from her wheelchair
he returns her gaze
as the vows are read again
all these years later
and just shy of death
“I do,” she shakily whispers.
“I do,” he affirms.
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Thank you to Eugie’s Causerie for this week’s “Renewal” prompt.
Such a lovely and tender poem and I love your beautiful image. Thank you so much for joining in.
Thank you so much! Happy inspiration! 😊
You’re welcome!
That’s just lovely💜
Aw, thanks so much!🌈 💖
Such a tender love !! ❤ ❤ ❤
Thank you! I am so happy you visited and commented! 🌷
My pleasure dear ❤️
What a sweet and tender tribute to love that conquers all, and gets stronger through life’s challenges! ❤
Thank you so much! 💖
Nice!
Thank you so much! 😊
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Beautiful visuals and affirming story, Nancy. Comforting to read in such a trying time we are in. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much. I very much appreciate your kind words. These definitely are trying times. 🌷
How beautiful!
Thank you so much! 🌷
Very touching . . .
Thank you so much! 🌷
You’re welcome!
Your words sent such a tender image to my mind. Thank you for this post.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌷