Questions And Answers Between Old Couples Still In Love Poem by RIC BASTASA

and why do you hold my hand?

because i don't want you to fall

and why do you fear that i fall?

because i am your husband

and why did you become my husband?

because you said yes on that day

and why did i say yes to you?

because you love me

and why do you love me?

because you are so beautiful

and why am i so beautiful?

because you understand me

and why do i understand you?

because you love me.

now let me hold your hand too.
i do not also want you to fall.