A TOAST TO BARBARA

nephilim56

An old man
With a glass of rum
In a scruffy bar
Time stood still
Tears in eyes
Old time music plays
More days behind
Than future days.

To himself
Mumbles low
Raises his glass
To a distant show
That his late wife
God bless her soul
He accompanied
Before they grew old.

Upon boney fingers
A wedding ring
That with quivering lips
He plants a kiss
Again he mumbles
Barbara I love you
Before final orders
A love so true.

  • Author: nephilim56 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 26th, 2025 01:49
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Comments3

  • sorenbarrett

    Love and its course in old age, separation by death but not memories. Nicely crafted

  • arqios

    A full lived set of days bring the closing ones much memory, reminiscences and fondness. 🕊️🙏🏻

    • nephilim56

      thanking you, appreciated

      • arqios

        Most welcome dear friend. 🕊️

      • Keeter C

        Man the feels.



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