He smelled strongly of after shave and brandy.

The skin is aged: wind, sun, laughter, and frowns,
Years.

The hat is old: worn, washed, fishing and funerals,
Years.

The cane is used: chipped, dulled, to church and the doctor,
Years.

The suit is new: pressed, starched, fitted and pinned;
The blackness of it reflects his mood and he cries
As dear, beloved May is laid below.

Too

Many

Years

Now

He smelled strongly of after shave and brandy.
Alone.