80 and 76

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Dint u cook this just yesterday?

Or did "I" just forget as u always say?

U bringing me the newspaper and chai,

Reminding me of my evening walk at five.

Listening to the 60s with my loud sing-along.

Ranting for my glasses that I misplaced in the lawn.

taunting me to go sugar-free with my diet,

going an extra mile to patch up a silly fight.

My worn out hearing often needing you to yell.

But sure, i can listen to what your eyes dwell.

An after-life or a re-rebirth, no matter where we land.

I want you to be the reason for my life to withstand.

I know it sounds funny when i say all this

Knowing the fact that i am 80 and you are 76.

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