It was two years ago -
I bought you a bench
On Fifth, Central Park Zoo
With a brass plaque
And inscription: Tempo
'Quiet steps of dew, forty
Moonlit nights this bench will
Hold all seasons.'
What shall I get for you?
Perhaps - at forty-two,
Lots of white gardenias
And sapphire blue -
Evergreens, chestnut trees,
Pink, pale yellow roses,
(Hope you don't mind the bees!)
And more hoses -
Add some cherry blossoms,
By the backyard white gate,
Hyacinths, rhododendrons -
Gifts for that date!
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