Jack felt.
He was always the
Only man at our
Condo Bible study.
But he felt right at home
With the seven ladies.
So I know he would
Have approved of
My meeting today.
For the first time,
I was the only
Woman among a
Group of eight.
We had a common
Bond, since each of
Us was widowed,
But I wondered,
Could I relate?
As I began to share,
I could tell by their nods,
Their affirming smiles that
These men
Simply understood.
They're strong.
Uncoupled now,
They lift each other up
As life tries to
Pull them down.
They're silent.
They hide their
Hurt inside.
"It's hard for men to
Share," they said.
But not for me;
So I let my words
Pour out,
More than enough
For us all.
It's good to unleash
Our grief,
For the speaker
And the listener.
I believe we all
Healed a bit today.
And as I spoke
All my unease
Was gone.
For just like Jack,
I felt perfectly
At home.