Yesterday
our wee family
all came together
for a barbecue.

This was a barbecue
with a difference!

Two barbecues
were set up,
two tables
were prepared,
two travel rugs
were spread-out
and six chairs
were positioned with care.

This was our small family
get (not too close) together
because of Coronavirus restrictions.

Blazing sun and blue skies,
sun hats and sun cream,
birds singing and bees humming
but best of all
chatter and laughter
and the joy
of simply spending time together,
just the six of us
in person
instead of online –
priceless!

Lord,
thank you
for these happy moments,
this precious family time
spent not-too-close together
during Coronavirus.
A precious afternoon
of happy memories
to sustain us
until the time comes
when it’s safe again
to return once more
to a more traditional
family get-together
(around just one table!)

© Claire Murray, 27th May 2020