Night at my daughter's house, eager
To hear my grandsons perform in
Their Christmas program.
Meanwhile, my brother and his wife had
Left Indiana and were headed south to
Stay at my house.
We would meet up the next day at
Our family Christmas at the farm.
When I stopped along the highway to
Fill my car with gas, I recognized the
Man fueling his car next to mine.
My brother!!
We were incredulous.
We laughed.
And we laughed.
We said, "I'll see you tomorrow."
And then my brother and his wife
Continued south to my abode while
I hurried on north to Rachel's, still smiling
At our chance encounter along Rt.23.