The garrulous old man

deleted lines from the note

unsure of his status

as he added a quote

The woman entered

making her way to the table

curious as to his intentions

smiling as she was able

Picking up the menu

after giving him a hug and kiss

a candle burned between them

flame with an occasional hiss

Dinner went well

then he presented a flower

a tear flowed from her eye

prelude to a shower

An engagement at their age

an interesting thought

a small niche in this world

that believed they should naught

Still with a gleam in their souls

love was still in the light

dancing to a beat of their own

Happy Valentine’s night