LOVE (FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD)

     I was first
turned off by his
lack of years
neon green rubber bands
on his metallic braces

     But as I got to
know him
for his sweet considerate
charming nature
and warm secure embrace

     I learned that age
has no bearing on
Love? (for lack of a better word)
and a little green
can be a nice splash 
of color