She saw him
across the room
He sang with her
as she performed
Amongst the aged residents
he was far too young to belong
Well dressed in fawn
nicely shaven and shorn
An authoritative expression
the impression of a dignified manner
His gaze was intense
she returned it, just as extreme
How glad she was that she went
thanking God again and again
He was not like the others
her waiting had ended
She saw the sparks in his eyes
where her chance cheerfully lay
The chemistry between them was right
couldn’t deny it was love at first sight
He rushed to her side
as soon as the music ended
“What are you doing here?” he asked
she melted at his charm
“Shouldn’t I be here?” she answered
looking into his big brown eyes
“You should!” He was so definite
she flirtatiously flipped her long blond hair
He talked like he knew her well
she was totally under his spell
Like they were once lovers
trying to rediscover each other
Passion was present
the emotion was pleasant
The universe had given her what she asked
she asked for nothing but true love
The physical attraction between them was real
the mental connections between them were ideal
She could see the future with him
she had never been so sure of anything before
Until a nurse walked towards him
with a glass of water and pills
Watched him walk away without struggle
all her hopes were once again crumbled
Her dream in the bubble
burst without any trouble
She left the Alzheimers’ ward
with tears streaming down her face
All the staff know
she’ll be back tomorrow
That brave love affair
was all she could get nowadays