The One I Turn To - Inspirational Writings & Poetry of Julie Pisacane

At The Table
 
The clock on  the wall

reveals the dinner hour

Mom gives a call

but who can hear

when no one is near-

Rooms with screens

among other things

take part in

"the great divide"

while empty chairs

remain side by side

without a family

to share

a prayer of thanks

or  a  meal -

Busyness and technology

have begun to steal

the most tender part

of the family heart.
 
 
At the table

we were once able

to be together

for a little while

of each day

with a meal and a pray.

How sad, that family time

At the table

has drifted away.