I know what I like
And some things are worth the wait
I try to live life by these two mottos
Whenever I remember
My memory of late has not been up to par
At least that’s what I suspect
…but I can’t remember
Some things are worth the wait
And I know what I like
Lately it’s the color red
The deep dark red of a rose
Just beginning to bloom
Like the one I saw in my garden
Just this morning
(or was it yesterday?)
Dew lay on the petals so soft and sweet
Reminded me of long -ago Romance
With just a hint of mystery
Some things are worth the wait
Like my husband- who has been gone now these twenty years
He had such a temper when we married
But he mellowed so nicely with age that
I am quite glad I kept him
I know what I like
Lately it’s the color red
That’s why beneath these socks and sensible black shoes
My toenails are on fire with a color she called
Eternal flame
Some things are worth the wait
I know the cars are honking
Other drivers are gesturing at me
They think I am an old woman
With poor eyesight or (even worse) forgetfulness
But as I sit here at this intersection
I know what I like
Green is nice…like pine trees
Yellow… the color of daffodils
But I like RED