One evening this week
something very special happens –
everyone is able to come together
for dinner.
We head off to Kelstar chip shop in celebration
to get fish suppers for everyone.

The fish suppers arrive
and we all file into Dolores’s bedroom
where we are greeted with a smile.
We all sit on kitchen chairs
around Dolores’s bed
carefully balancing dinners on our knees
and cups of tea on the floor
as we chat to each other
and to Dolores.

Dolores isn’t really able to speak much
but she thoroughly enjoys her fish supper
and the company,
occasionally giving one of us
a massive, cheeky wink!

Shortly after we finish eating
we all disperse
and Dolores, now tired,
settles down for the night.

Fish suppers and family –
one of life’s simple pleasures.
So precious
and absolutely priceless!

© Claire Murray, 18th July 2018