This Evening

This evening will gather me
About in her skirts
Of mauve and rose and indigo,
Warm with the spice and promise
Of your love.

In the growing dim
I will be peering, peering,
Looking for your coming.
Your little car,
Curving the bend
In a grand flourish!

And your face will be handsome
Again!
And a-glow,
Eyes gleaming,
Happy-bright and appreciative
Of my looks and presence.

And I will seem to you,
In this old body,
To be a bright
Fresh flower
Offered freely into
Your hand and heart.

And in your arms,
Embracing,
I will feel a young girl
Not again – I never was
But am now.

My thanks,
My love.