The old man left everything to her

A full share of emotions felt

Their love had flourished over the years

Blossoming and blooming

Faithful and giving through time

 

They had met when only a youthful seventeen

Love had flown down and settled  on their hearts

Never more to ruffle a feather in flight

But to remain nestled there

Safe in the knowledge that it was safe, secure and warm

 

When time came to part It flew

from its place in him to its destination in her

Doubling the sentiment In her own frail form

Overwhelmed with sorrow

And love for his passing

She surrended herself over

To the endless sleep

Where once again

They would be together.

 

Seventeen again.