Surprise Party

Her friends, encircled, waited there, Anticipation in the air. Then in she walked, with widened eyes; The party was a true surprise. She laughed and each of us embraced, Her shock by happiness replaced. The wine was poured, we had a toast To really, what had mattered most – That all her closest friends did heed Her husband’s call; he did succeed To gather all to what might be The coolest room you’d ever see. We talked, we drank, we laughed, we ate, A lovely night to celebrate The birthday of a longtime friend Which I was happy to attend.