old mrs.knight from across the street

by derek garner - Virgo

peeking out your window
watching time saunter pass
waving 
as if to say there is no companionship
for me
my name is mrs. knight

my last days lingering
cooking meals for children
who've long since outgrew me
these 87 years
i am the community
will you stop and talk to me
drink from my goblet
sit by the stoop with me
watching time saunter by

Birth sign: Virgo
Date created: 2000-10-03 15:55:43
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:42:50
Poem ID: 57815

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