Two Sisters in the courtyard
Sitting a distance apart
Comfortably together
A brief “hello”
Followed by sweet silence
Working and praying
Resting and writing
As clouds come and go
Surrounded by glorious
Late summer blossoms
And fresh greening of grass
From overnight rains
We soak in the sun
And savor the soft breeze
Whispering through leaves
Of trees with stories to tell
They hold joy and laughter
Life’s tender moments
Of friendship through the years
Memories of communion
Shared by Sisters in community
Who live on in our hearts
Ever present with us here
In this holy courtyard
