AN OLD ENGAGEMENT

As he rested outside her cabin; in hospital,

Flashbacks of old days came uninviting; in a place(hospital) so brutal,

Fifty years ago; today; he remembered; when he first saw her,

Her rosy lips, enchanting smile; DEAR LORD; he fell for her,

Her voice; her care for others; she appeared so enigmatic,

That he fell; on her knees; asking her out; in a weather so romantic,

They dated; traveled; their romance was going strong,

Got engaged; on today's date; after convincing their familes so long,

Stood aside; side by side; faced all the upheavals,

But still they kissed and smiled; every once in a while; without any pain to reveal,

'BUT TODAY, WILL SHE LEAVE MY SIDE'; thought the old man still so young,

"SHE IS ASKING FOR YOU";called the nurse, interrupting his thoughts so long,

"Hi BABE, YOU STILL LOOK HOT", said the old man still so flirty,

Brought a smile; in her wrinkled face; that still appeared so arty,

"BYE HONEY, GOTTA GO"; said the young lady in a body so old,

"WAIT HONEY"; blinked the man; while bringing out that ring; laden with gold,

"WILL YOU MARRY ME AGAIN PLEASE"; asked he; as he knelt down for her; perhaps for last time,

"YES HONEY, FOREVER AND EVER"; she said and trembled, as the monitor on ECG displayed a straight line.