he rarely
looked at her
whether clothed
or unrobed

age
unfortunately
made a difference
what once was firm
no longer
held its elasticity
now only in his fantasies
did he find contentment

age
made a difference
for within this phase
her wisdom grew
finding friendship
in a lover
while he marveled at the view

age
made a difference
an achy back
a meniscal tear
movement
a bear
time claimed
him too

memories
of her youth
and his vigor
was his solace

and she
remained
a lady
in waiting