Do come in

Come in

don’t stand dithering at the doorway

I leave the door ajar for friends

who knows when one might want to drop in

I can offer a shoulder to cry on

an ear for gossip

a cup of tea to soothe frayed nerves

a meal to satisfy stomach and soul

and some lame jokes to make you laugh.

Don’t

be dismayed by the clutter around

nor if the beds are unmade

and the laundry all piled up

I am taking a break

from being presentable all the time

I prefer to be present these days.

I know

dropping in is not easy always

so you can call me any time

one can always drop everything for friends

at times all one needs is a listener

or to listen to a voice that cares.

And

of course there is always social media

to get in touch with

or when you just want to know

that reaching out is possible

although you are not in a mood

to do so right then.

But

I will still keep my door ajar

it is the doorway to kinship

for I don’t want to miss the opportunity

that I might have with you.

For

at the end of the day

It is friends who make

intangible difference to life

so don’t hesitate at the doorway

come right in.

What do you see # 108 – November 15, 2021

Sadje, another one for you.