Diner

There are four ladies sitting

Behind me at my favorite breakfast diner

Like me, they are approaching old age

Would you call it pre-old age?

Obviously, they have known

Each other throughout

Their lifetime

Drinking coffee

Eating omelettes

It is their Saturday morning

"Let’s touch base” ritual

Talking about kids

Boasting about grandkids

Sharing news about family

And mutual friends

Discussing ailments and medical conditions of loved ones

Worrying and praying together for them and

Then suddenly laughing and giggling like teenagers

With love and affection affection

So much love and affection

Supporting and guiding each

As strong women have done forever

They are beautiful

They make my heart sing.