Two lovers in their 90’s, a park,
any kind of weather,
the miracle of hands,
a taxi.
A basketful of gin and petals
Soft and ancient hips,
the press of cracked lips
A bench.
Prep Time: Five minutes
Cooking Time: Two lifetimes.
Method:
Remove from a care home
with the promise of champagne
a trail of biscuits, and Sudoku.
Settle on the bench and wrap in silk rugs.
Sprinkle with hope, heat with sunshine
Stir with lemon balm and diesel oil
Add bunting, dancers, hummingbirds, Carmina Burana
Watch, until hands clasp and heads settle on shoulders
Wait for the first, slow, kiss.
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