A Japanese Jaunt

The warmth of friendship permeated the venue,

Aptly arranged for the events which were to follow.

A gentle hum of voices and laughter

As friends fortified themselves, with all manner of sustenance

(Free from expertise suitability/unsuitability opinion)

In preparation for the excursion which was to follow.

Suitably sated, the group welcomed the Speaker

Who would take them on a trip to Japan -

Without the effort of physical discomfort!

We watched and listened as facts and illustrations

Were amusingly demonstrated by the popular Speaker.

Then, it was time for audience participation!

The years were shed as fingers and acumen,

Somewhat impinged upon by the passing years,

Struggled with the intricacies of Origami.

But, with the industrious assistance of the Expert,

Eyes aglow, the satisfied participants eventually viewed,

Their souvenirs of a very pleasant afternoon -

A Bookmark and a Butterfly.

Watch this space for the Advanced Class!

From our resident poet