Since We Talked Of Growing Old

Since We Talked Of Growing Old

I am slowly learning

to take a swift look at the past

& a sweet look at the future

when I hold autumn

against my senses

when the air hangs

with the aroma of fresh linen

when all the roses

are wearing raindrops

I don’t suppose it matters

that it has only been forever

since we talked

of growing old together

– john thomas dodds