Room at the Table

The evening light, it starts to fade On a table set, a promise made Long ago, in a brighter time Now just a memory, a silent chime. One plate, one fork, a slim, meager meal A lifetime's worth of what's been real Faces lost, a laughter gone Just shadows dancing, 'til the dawn. Oh, is there a space, a gentle call? A vacant chair, standing tall? A hunger deep, beyond the bread For warmth unspoken, words unsaid. Oh, there's room at the table for one and all! Hear the echo, heed the call! No soul forgotten, no heart left behind A sacred kinship, of every kind! Yes, there's room at the table, let every voice sing! The joy of true belonging, our spirits bring! Then through the pane, a flicker caught A kindred spirit, deeply fraught A stranger's gaze, saw more than plight Saw a story held, in fading light. A gentle hand, reached out so true "Come share our warmth, we welcome you." No questions asked, just open door A family's love, forevermore. And at that table, hearts embraced No empty seat, no time was wasted. Tales of triumph, sorrow's stain Wisdom shared, again and again! From eyes that saw the changing tide New lessons learned, deep inside! More than food, More than kin... A soul embraced, let love begin... Room... at the table...