it’s true

“You are braver than you believe,

stronger than you seem, and

smarter than you think,”

Winnie the Pooh declares

and, as a family practice physician

i have watched so many persons

prove Winnie the Pooh truthful

WiGs’ 13th annual

 ah, the sweetness of success

in getting together at Ridgewalker

under Jeff Farrar’s gracious hosting

listening to fun and thoughtful

original readings by members

of Writers in the Grove and friends

authors supporting each other

encouraging, gently responding

laughing aloud with the humor

expressions reflecting the pain

warmth of fellow audience members’

reactions adding layers to the depths

of what is presented, enriching us all