His decline perceived in mine

Cold stares stemming from hurt vanity

That in mine is mirrored his decline

 

No glint of love or a complicity,

Only annoyance and displeasure

At his decline perceived in mine.

 

Together for two long lifetimes,

The reason for this change of heart?

That in mine is mirrored his decline.

 

If this resentment were a joint regret,

It would be understandable, not solely

At his decline perceived in mine.

 

Such sorrow is inevitable when

Remembering sunnier years, and only seeing

That in mine is mirrored his decline.

 

Two handsome beings time ago,

He should recall and cease lamenting

His decline perceived in mine,

That in mine is mirrored his decline.