Margarita’s tea party

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.