What a wonderful day I’ve had
A quiet morning
waking when I chose
to a still quiet room and world

 Brunch
made by Wendy
eggs, bacon, bread
coffee and tea

the quiet clean up time
with Wendy and I moving
softly around each other
in her small kitchen

afternoon with other friends
listening to music
in a kind of bar
a kind of blues, gospel,
zydeco, rock, whatever mix

back to Wendy’s for a quiet time
then with Wendy back 
to Sharon and Tom’s
for their delicious dinner

wine & salad
roast & horseradish
mashed potatoes & gravy
green beans & creamed corn
fruit & merinque
poetry on the table

an hour more
of relaxed conversation
then back to Wendy’s

A perfect day
with special friends
in a special place

under it all
lies the children
and adults
of Gaza

The uncertain
frightened
people of Israel

I would write
prayers for peace
if I felt worthy