Well done you painter of gentle dreams,

kind thoughts and pleasant memories.

The scent of cherry blossom and ancient

parchment rolled against time –

safe guarding smiles and private ideas.

The crinkle of an eye, the laughter lines.

Hair that blooms white in winter’s years.

Gentle flashes of humor.

Sharp word darts that may cause pain,

de-clawed with a knowing wink.

Vintage maturity, the flavor of life.

 
 
David Garlick, Sidney, May, 2009