Sense Sonnet - Tickler

Late Date

She was eighty seven years old,
A widow for a long, long time.
"Mom, you have your life on hold."
The widow snapped, "What's that - a crime?"
Soon thereafter, she tempted fate,
So that her daughter might butt out.
The widow went on a blind date
With ninety year old Mr. Prout.
The widow returned, "That's the last -"
"You never know what men will do."
The widow's daughter looked aghast,
"Did Mr. Prout get fresh with you?"

"If only," the widow replied.
"No - Mr. Prout just up and died."