Breathlessly Yours

He had tried hard She never showed interest He would impress her Run errands So what if it meant A little puffing and panting "She takes my breath away"- His oft heard refrain Hope was One day it would all pay Come to fruition Both together Happy, breathless, satiated Alas! He never factored The pandemic in his plans Now, in hospital Literally gasping Word reaches her She makes an appearance Gazing from the glass window Did he turn his head? Did he look at her? Did she listen? Her eyes moist His painful smile His faint whisper One last time 'Breathlessly yours'