TO HAVE AND TOO OLD

The bride, white of hair, is stooped over her cane
Her faltering footsteps need guiding.
While down the church aisle, with wan toothless smile,
The groom in a wheelchair comes riding.
And who is this elderly couple you ask?
You’ll find, when you’ve closely explored it,
That here is that rare, most conservative pair,
Who waited ‘til they could afford it.

or
Who waited ‘til Daddy allowed it!

Author's Note

A poem I just found by Richard Armour, a favorite author from sixty years ago... I think he saved my life when the dreaded high school "REQUIRED READING LIST' was like a millstone around my neck... "American Lit Relit," "The Classics Reclassified," "Twisted tales from Shakespeare," and others. I am assuming it is acceptable to post a poem from a famous poet?

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

My suspicion is the wedding night won't be too exciting. Of course, one or both of them could go into cardiac arrest, requiring an influx of sirens and blinking lights.

[Lorry]

It's allowed Vol. You named and credited him as author, so I think you're covered.
And thank Mr Armour too, for doing what he do, through you 😊

[Stu. T.H.]

An interesting read but the root of its social commentary is truly saddening. Thank you for sharing it, author Vol.

[Vol]

Stu...
It's hilarious!
Vol