Morning gratitude

An orchid in my window,

A gift from friends who meet

To share our thoughts and shadows

Of ideas still incomplete.

Open hearts and open doors

Objective of our meetings

Each aiming to disclose

The essence of our being

To fly a kite , to read a book

To sing and dance and play

To paint , to plant, to cook

Mixing joy and tears , sun and rain.

The goal is always further

Than the time we have to spare

Still in our gathering together

We come to be aware