Hand-Held Hearts Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

High school lovers dancing sixty years down the road,
holding onto one another with loving arms and looks.

Catching at their eyes, holding them in embraces as
they continue to move into the future.

Pivoting, swaying, aging in steps as they dance to
rhythms being played for everyone.

Love outlasts time, even as it wrinkles their skin
when they aren't looking.

Hearts held in hands forever as melodies gather
them together.