Soft-spoken, like angels at work
Little ladies who have lived their lives
Always there when help is needed
Some have husbands at home
Others have been alone for a while
Usually, find something to laugh about
Chatter, murmurs, and giggles
Together they put on a lunch
Looking out for each other
Nothing was heard but words of kindness
When I stick my head into the room
I say hello and watch them glow
They want to know everything
Questions from voices that ring
I’ll ask them if they’re in the choir
Oh, we don’t have time for that
And they practice in the evening hours
We don’t like to be out that late
They all agree to this apparent fate
Maybe someday we’ll put on a show
Looks like you’re putting on one now
They just laugh, then we say goodbye
Life goes on and will for a while
I walk away knowing how lucky I am
Just to witness these angels time and again
Stanski
November 26, 2022, ^
Steve Haarman 