Macular Regenertation

They say that love is blind

and you can see that as

they walk hand in hand down the sidewalk

fingers gently crossed

with chipped polish and ratty hangnails

tarnished gold bands living there

smiling simply at the idea of being together.

a gentle nudge stops him at the curb

as they both wait patiently for the signal

the cars rush by and she comments on the colors

and he comments on the roar.

Her light and his chirp

inform them it's time for the next step

watch your step she says and he smiles

gratefully his cane hitting the curb

before he steps up and

as she narrates him through the bustle and

as he sweeps his cane in front of both their feet so

she too can have a clear path

you can see that

love is blind.