Moment of Grace

Driving up the hill in the rain, I notice an older couple

emerging from their rundown house

he walks past the broke down cars

and opens a patio umbrella over a rickety table

she follows behind, carrying a tray

with an old fashioned coffee pot

and mugs

and then I have driven past

and I am left with only this

moment of grace

even people with very little money

like to sip hot things in the out of doors

and watch the world go by

while having a bit

of conversation