back to basics

unexpected peace with going

back to our basics: warm, in-person

interactions and encouragement

leaving distant friends to work

on their own with promise

we’ll hold gatherings where

they are welcome to join us

the real thing

 electronic meeting is veneer only

not the sturdiness of oak

or richness of mahogany

under the stain

not the warmth and generosity

of supportive friends as eighteen of us

experienced joining in person

for our 6th Writers in the Grove Wintersong