Beef and Barley, Chicken and Rice

Rejection floated over her head like a cartoon bubble Repeating her broken heart moments Resolutely she pushed on toward the library She'd hide awhile between the covers of a book She'd wipe her tears with words and wisdom She'd striaghten her spine while carefully turning friendly pages A voice called her name A face smiled bright A pair of arms stood wide open in front of her Her soul sister Her friend Her fellow poet and a favorite confidant Come share some soup with me Come share some peace Come share some warmth and renew your spirit Soul Sister said all this, but not in so many words Soul Sister knew the unspoken language of love Soul Sister reminded her to hear the whisper of another friend While eating from two steaming bowls