This poem came out of a prompt in the writers’ circle I’m part of, led by Rachel Devenish Ford .

I bring whimsy and laughter and hugs—

Here, have one!

Today’s too beautiful for dour, dry words and

We are delighting in spring’s light shining in eyes and

Music sparkling from fingers,

Colors spilling from dresses that drape and swoosh

Like pansy petals.

I bring cake and songs and glitter pens for everyone.

I bring questions and ache—

Here, take it—it’s heavy.

Today’s too sad for songs and

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