He's been sitting in his recliner,
watching tv,
with his eyes closed.
Stumbles out to greet me,
wearing gery pants,
blue and white striped dress shirt,
top button undone.
Red suspenders,
red bow tied,
untied,
haning around his neck.
Hugs me,
my head in his armpit.
Kisses my cheek.
there's a small shock,
must not be wearing shoes.
Smells like bourbon.
Hasn't shaved today,
white stubble tickles so bad
it almost hurts.
"Sure am glad you got to see me."
He booms.
Gives a little chuckle,
he's witty like that.