Walk through the gate
into the garden, the verandah
The front door is open and inviting
There are electric and candle lights
Have a seat here, and here
What will you drink?
You want to see the house?
This is the back garden
Thank you for noticing the smell and flowers
You like the size you say? I do too.
Here is the guest room
where you can stay when you come to spend the night
Let us go up the stairs
The family room - leading into the terrace
Let us enjoy the breeze, the sunset to the west
How green it is, you say? It surely is
You like all the artifacts? Thank you for that
Let us sit down and talk
A toast to all of us, as we raise our glasses
The dog is at our feet, tail wagging, wanting to be included
It's dinner time
I light the candles and go into the kitchen
The food is ready, in the serving dishes
Oh dear! The grilled vegetables look somewhat shrivelled
But the chicken and rice looks beautiful
(yellow with saffron and yellow peppers)
The potates in the shrimp are uncooked
The salad is fresh and the dressing tasty
(the mango and kiwi give it the touch)
The pasta with pesto is green and soothing
We sit at the table, give thanks, eat and drink
The talk is good and friendly, a lot of laughs
For desert we move into the sitting area
Rice pudding, cool and white, with almonds
A dish of fruits - cherries, plums and apricots
More talks and laughs
The hour is late
It's time to leave
The moon is high and full
And there is a gentle breeze
Hugs and kisses
Goodby, goodbye, come again
An evening of love, laughter, and togetherness
So much to be thankful for
