It’s a Day like Any Other

The old couple are weeding

Side by side in the garden,

Their dog right behind them

Wagging his tail eager to help.

Living in complete ignorance

Of what goes on in the world

Is the well-guarded secret

Of their lifelong happiness.

Sleepwalkers in love, watch them

Reach for each other’s hand

When their work is done,

Pure as angels and proud as devils.