That November night
11/5/2024

Thank you for being there –
for eating pizza and dancing,
for sitting on the porch and laughing.
We watched the rain fall, and
we struggled with the old matches
in the hopes that they would light.
Sweaters were shared,
wine was opened,
and candles were finally lit.
Big things were happening all around.
Some say it could even be the end
of the world as we know it.
I say, that just makes the little things big:
strong threads – precious like fine silk –
weaving community with an uncertain pattern.
Thank you for being there as the rain fell.

Georg’ann