It is and was a moment

fingers cramp

mind shifts

age calls again
wandering heart
lover in view
birds sing

bar keep toss of dice

we leave the bottle
rented room
warm sheets

cup held close as the train moves
rubble of the rolling rails
paper bag passed
all is still

she smiles at the old fool
blows a kiss over the miles
time is and was

shall we dance
a last kiss for the organ
it pumps Christmas

Mary held the boy child
body protecting from cold
perfect love

one for the road jack
leave the bottle for
the Christ child

It was and is ....love