Old Love

Is there anything more beautiful in life than a young couple

clasping hand and pure hearts in the path of marriage?

Can there be anything more beautiful than

young love?

Yes, there is a more beautiful thing. It is the spectacle of an old man and an old woman finishing their journey together on that path.

Their hands are gnarled, but still clasped;

Their faces are seamed, but still radient;

Their hearts are physically bowed and tired,

but still strong in love and devotion for one another.

Yes, there is a more beautiful thing than young love.

Old love