Meeting

“A stranger is a friend you haven’t met”

Stepping away from the boundaries
of what is known
and comfortable
seeking anxiety and fear
the what ifs circling my mind
like sharks circling the ocean
waiting for that one drop
of blood to spark a feeding frenzy

creative minds connecting
over coffee, cake
and cheerful chatter
anxiety is soon lost to laughter
the sharks disband
there’s nothing to feed on
as the unknown becomes known
and friendship blooms

copyright © 2019 Karen Horsley