Lucy

As the figure kicked a pebble
Almost casually on the beach
His body language hid the reality
Of a love out with his reach
How could he lose his one
True love, so quickly break his heart?
Why? Had the love he’d experienced lately
Been doomed from the very start?
The first meeting with Lucy
Had seen his spirits rise
Overwhelmed with a love so intense
As he’d gazed into her eyes
He was thankful, though, that he’d known her
Even for a short time.
As he’d sat with her becoming ever more frail
He’d thought “this is love sublime”
A golden retriever bounded towards him
Barking and jumping playfully
He smiled and felt his expression soften
As a distant voice shouted…..Lucy!

©Alan B.McGourlay