Laughter

I hear the laughter

A silly Old Maid card game

Moments of respite

Takes away the pain

A simple pot of soup

A blessing as we gather

So wonderful

To be here, all together

We never know

When missing at the table

A family member

No longer will be able

To join in laughter

And silly games of youth

Will it be sickness

Or one of them we lose?

So I sit quietly

And take each moment in

Enjoying laughter

From each one of them

And tuck it in my heart

To take with me always

And fondly look upon

This joyful, special day