Margarita advised
her friends
and Judy’s
to be available
for tea
on May 17
it was she said
Judy’s birthday
and so it went
quite a few
women
met in Pueblo
Eden
for a dancing
class
and tea at a
long table
covered with
delightful pastry
provided by the hostess
and by her
guests
teapots with tea
leaves
rather than tea
bags
no small issue
the celebration
went deeper
beyond the table
when asked what
present
was appropriate
for Judy
Margarita had suggested a towel
and so it went
Judy was asked
to sit down
in the living
room
to receive her
presents
a towel from
each woman
different
colours
elegantly
wrapped
after the fourth
towel
Judy smiled roguishly
realizing the
gifts
posed an enigma
they did
the towels were
meant
for Judy to
donate
to a home to be
opened
in San Carlos
for women who
suffer
domestic
violence
Judy was
delighted
so were we all
twenty and some
guests
it was once more
Margarita
planning ahead
for others.
