Fiftieth Anniversary
jackolanturns grin
atop rolls of dry fodder
strains of music float
all eyes watch the couple dance
they see only each other
~//~
fine country setting
whiffs of barbeque remain
the chaffing dish warm
old friends who now sipping wine
reflect on their own journey
~//~
cake patiently waits
two aged hands cut the first slice
they sample with flare
celebrating fifty years
as each other’s only mate
~//~
quiet solitude
the two gently reflecting
when later alone
yes, we have had a good life
they exclaimed to each other
~//~
© Oct, 14 2010 For Amy's Tanka contest
Copyright © Charles Henderson | Year Posted 2010
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