The Last Bus Ride 2

I saw him on his

usual walk of day

exercise for an

older man--

once a firebrand

for life‘s joy -- now

accepting this act

of childhood

the hand he held

his grandchild

her eyes sparkled

in trust and love.

Proud he was

as steps brought

him forward

on a sidewalk

of promise

for the little one

and thankful

to share moments  

in the twilight

of his life.