As dinner comes, as dinner goes
There’s a space in between
Where pleasantry streams
Sharing tidbits with slices of life
At every place setting
Sits . . . the spoon, the fork, the knife
Fine implements close on hand
Beautiful plates of wonderful food
One can taste through affectionate eyes
And - water flows freely, the liquid, elixir DeVine
Beside the Host select, favorite wine
The sips, the chews, the laughs, the sighs
The tears of joy and on-point replies
Friends together again
Baked and napkin tucked
Dinner comes, lingers awhile
Like smiles and surprises just do
Then dinner bows and hugs goodbye . . . adieu