143. social services
tongue on tongue
and eye to eye,
his flowing hair
her quivering thigh
they knew too well
it couldn’t last
a love like this –
in a world aghast –
can’t understand
a love that’s pure
against the odds
could well endure,
so one last time
they dance the dance
then consummate
a fine romance,
with heavy heart
the moment come
he takes her back
to the nursing home.