love with some affection

love with some affection 
is better than rejection
at least there are four children
and food from in the kitchen
at least there is companionship
without dictatorship
at least there is respect
because we do not expect
'no' is so well known
unless there is a 'yes' at home
'yes' is not a guess
better not make a mess

love with no expectations
daily celebrations of
chores and stores
rides and drives
maybe one small peck
perhaps a caress of the neck
reminder of a date
but not a touch of fate
at night we pass
through a medical flash 
out of bed i rise at dawn
to cats' morning songs 

as long as there is life
we cannot hesitate
so long as there is love
it is never too late
she lets my dreams be real
we heal each others tears
maybe touch is over-rated
after all these tender years
her touch is in my heart
my heart is in her eyes
the wonder of it all
still a big surprise 

August 3, 2017