gather
the children together
hear
their laughter
fill the room

let them play
in fields of flowers
let them bathe
in tranquil waters

let them
whisper & shout
for all
the world to share

let the failures
be small
and

this is a night
you hold your loved ones
……………………..a little tighter
whether they are at home
or at home in your heart
this is a night you replace
spats with long embraces
that are tucked away
…………………………eternally

for this is a night