Anticipation

Months of anticipation…
What's Betty waiting for?
At last it arrives-
The Great Black Hills Quilt Escape Newsletter

Eagerly scan it-
Who's teaching?
What classes?
Any big changes?

Call to check-
Did yours come today?
What are you taking?
I can't decide.

Brew a pot of tea.
Settle in to study.
All the classes look good.
How do I choose?

Want to take this,
but then I can't take that,
Always wanted to learn
this technique, but then….

Ignore cooking and washing,
Hush the kids and hubby,
Have to get this in the mail!
Everything else can wait.

Gather tools and fabric,
then add a little more.
Might need this,
You just never know!

At last Labor Day is past,
The Hills are in sight.
Have to stop along the way
at all our favorite shops.

Look who's here!
Hugs all around.
You'll be at the Escape
this year, won't you?

Next shop, more hugs.
What classes are you taking?
Rats, none of mine?
Well, we'll just have to visit!

Finally arrive!
There's Betty!
Do you see Val or Sherry?
Hugs all around.

Days of laughter,
learning and sharing.
A lot of catching up,
Maybe a little crying.

It can't be Wednesday!
See you next year!
Hugs all around.

Months of anticipation….

Beverly Letsche
September 10, 2007
GBHQE
Deadwood, SD

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