In the neighborhood

In the neighborhood

Eighty-plus and going strong
On Tuesdays he manicures his yard
Cutting and trimming and edging

His veggies thrive
and we are among the first
to savor the sweetness

When it rains
He pulls his car out in the street for a good soak
Then chamoises it spotless in the garage

For 25 years, he has been
The champion of the neighborhood
Treating us all with goodies and kind words

I am sad to report that he is slowing down . . .