Train Wheels

Reginald had arrived in time with his cane searching the marble floor Strong and bold past his age with his dream ready for ascension Nestled the rings and went over his line one hundred more times An organ player ready to push keys and stops to register the tune Of togetherness looked over the congregation with earnest concern Not many companions filled the pews as they had waited so long The reverend looked at the holy cross and silently sent his prayers ‘Last call for lonely hearts’ he pondered but gates to heaven never close What else could he do but speak a few comforting words to his God ‘Surely the good Lord must keep to his timetable at the altar of joy’ Finally Isabel entered the chapel with a smile larger than paradise It had not been so much tardiness or second thoughts that delayed her Only late love took a while to drape the dress’ train over the wheel chair 31st October 2019 Written for contest ‘Last call for lonely hearts – collaboration’ sponsored by Line Gauthier