gathering

after yesterday's post
suddenly i found seemingly everyone i know
and a bunch of people i hadn't known

and enjoyed fabulous company
the entire rest of the day

from the starbucks corner gatherings
over a couple hours
to a friend taking me backpack shopping
to a beautiful crystal shop

all sorts of extracurricular activities
and learnings

improvised dance-like motions
and skipping along the way

then to a potluck jam
where i brought some collard greens
i had invested in at the coop for the occasion
and enjoyed five helpings of fabulous
vegan mac and cheese

it was good to play a bit
really good to hang out with friends

and begin healing
as i gather

i came out here
to restore my sanity