Up until thirty he was a pretty one
The very late completion of his puberty finally caught up
A gorilla emerged from where a pretty lass once stood
He met an older woman and cared deeply for her
Love is an emotion that comes in lukewarm
comfortable and burning hot

Comfortable was an acceptable heat
After all if he could not love who he had become
How could he expect any one else to
So comfortable it was to be

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Older woman pass on sooner in life
It was not unexpected
The service was friendly and comfortable
But soon over, blessedly soon, goodbyes; hugs;
Endearments all drifted away

Alone, silently, the drawer was opened
The cap was removed
The older much abused toes
Were reborn a deep plum

She was still here
Deeply neglected
Sadder
Tears tracing lines that she didn't recall

Love was found

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