They met in the rain
Outside bookstore of
Mutual interest.
She was for medieval history
He, for ballad poems.
From shelf to shelf
Bumping into each other.
Well, almost and
With chuckles.
The proprietor took note
Of this dance of the sexes.
Guy was way too old for her.
Rain really pelting now
Being a Wednesday
Store would be closing.
Only one umbrella.
His.
What about a taxi ride
Together?
Nine years now.
They are still sharing
Taxis, an apartment
And a happy toddler.
Bookshelves bursting
With volumes.
Lots to talk about.
Warm fires.
He now uses a cane.
Pneumonia almost
Took him last winter.
Almost.
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