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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