Gather
Like a collection of favorite ornaments,
or precious jewels within a case.
Like the feathers of a peacock,
or the smiles on a face
Like the memories of yesterday
and the cool air at early dawn
like the greeting of the sun
or the dew upon the lawn
Like the rowdy noise of children
and arms with love extends
like the comfort of one’s home
is the gathering of friends
Stephen E. Gibson