Sunday, 3 March 2024

Passers by

They've often passed my house over the years
walking together, the man and the woman.
Both middle aged, she unexceptional
but he is small and somehow crooked
like a broken twig beneath his always hat.
I've often wondered about their relationship.
Somehow husband and wife seems unlikely
because of his unattractive disablement.
I tend to think of them brother and sister
with her looking after him. Courageous.
I would like to ask them about their connection
but feel it would be intrusive, unwelcome.
Lately they're no longer side by side
but him a few yards trailing behind.
I sense their attachment might be failing.
Sad. Nothing I can do. None of my business.

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