Friday late afternoon my guests arrived.
Of course they gathered in the kitchen until it was too full.
They moved on to the family room to watch birds at the feeders,
And got comfortable in the chairs.

Conversations flowed, I couldn't hear them all.
We are good friends with one new addition.
When we are together we are usually writing,
Not sharing general daily news.

It was uplifting to become better acquainted
With members visiting from out of town.
When dinner happened we all fit around one table,
With delicious food that was brought to share.

The second book the group just published,
Thank you to Chuck and Vaughn for all your work,
Was handed out according to the first order
And we all perused the pages to see our name.

The evening ended too soon for me
So I purposely left the wine glasses
And dirty forks in the sink
To view in the morning with a sigh.

My friends are always welcome
I enjoy being the hostess.
This special group leaves an air of peacefulness 
In the house for days and days. 

I love my veterans as brothers and sisters.
Please come again.
Hugs, Sue and Bob too