An unlikely group gathered

in support and friendship

Problems put aside

Left outside the door

or shared

Their smiling demeanours

denying the stark existence

of their lives

A time apart from reality

Where laughter is

the centre of their universe

And fear is refused entry

Soon, this unlikely group

will start the short journey

back

back to the stark reality

of their life

Laughter and fun

carefully put aside

until the next time

they gather

in friendship and smiles.

Gemma Hill