there wasn’t a twitch
as the face lit up
breaking the sadness
of the day
slowly the body
perks up
feeling better
with each moment
each word
each reciprocal
conversational cue
lifts somber emotions
brining happiness
to a situation
otherwise considered
fruitile to try
though simple
gestures detonating
kindness and
good humor
are deemed
most thankful
mini moments

-Jennie Nawrocki