Old Love

The question is asked:
"Is there anything more beautiful
in life than a boy and a girl clasping clean hands
and pure hearts in the path of marriage?
Can there be anything more beautiful than young love?"
















And the answer given:
"Yes, there is a more beautiful thing.
It is the spectacle of an old man and an old woman
finishing their journey together on that path.
Their hands are gnarled, but still clasped;
their faces are seamed, but still radiant;
their hearts are physically bowed and tired,
but still strong with love and devotion for one another.

Yes, there is a more beautiful thing
than young love.
Old love