A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to spend time with my sister and most of her family. They were meeting up in Boston and we spontaneously decided to join them. We had such a lovely time. Our group went out for a delicious Indian dinner and there was a moment, a small one, overseen, that has stuck with me.
Even though we didn’t say grace before our meal
At the end of the table
at the restaurant
my nieces,
adults now,
smile and chat.
My sister glances at them
then turns to her husband
with a warm smile containing a world
of pregnancies, late nights,
worries and wonders.
So many shared experiences.
He returns her smile.
The girls tilt back their heads, and
their laughter spills, golden,
into the night air.
Rising
like a blessing.
©Molly Hogan, draft
This week’s Poetry Friday Roundup is hosted by Carol at her blog, The Apples in My Orchard.
Nix the comfort zone 
That title is ah, just right!
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Thanks! You know how I struggle! lol
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I agree with Margaret, that title makes a good poem fanTAStic. Love it. And, I feel like the moment you describe is one I’ve enjoyed too. It’s a beautiful part of growing into the age that I am.
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Ditto what Margaret and Linda said. You nailed that one!
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Thanks! Talking it out when we met helped me find it 🙂
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Linda, I love that final phrase in your comment, “…a beautiful part of growing into the age that I am.” That’s a writing prompt right there!
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Gentle capturing of small and treasured moments swirl through your poem, Molly. As margaret noted, the title is indeed most apt as it allows the reader to infer using the soft trail of words that follow. Hope you share your poem with your family…
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I did share it with them, Alan, and it meant a lot to them. Thanks for your kind words!
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Laughter rising like a blessing. Wow! That line so nicely captures your Bean Town moment. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Dan. It was such a small moment, but one I recognized from my own life.
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What a beautiful moment!
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Watching children grow into adults is such a beautiful thing!
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That’s beautiful Molly! So glad you put it into words!
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Ah, you’ve captured that small moment beautifully, so relatable to a parent, so lovely. The grace is palpable.
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What a beautiful moment to capture, Molly! I agree with others about the title – perfect!
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Thanks, Rose! Titles are tough for me, so I was pleased when this one finally emerged and felt right. I’m glad it resonated with others, too!
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What a beautiful blessing! “laughter, spills golden” so beautiful. You have captured that moment, Molly. So, so lovely.
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Thanks, Denise! I was so happy to be a part of that moment.
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