Table for Four #2

Around this table 'herbal tea' has already visited her, sharing sorrow with practical help. "She's so strong".

'Chardonnay' took flowers, felt inadequate receiving comfort from her instead of giving it. "She's amazing".

'Coffee' sent a card with carefully researched words and promises.

My tea sits alongside the book I bought so I can understand what she’s going through. I’m burdened with guilt for delaying so long, should have gone days ago, don’t know what to say. I push away my tea, pour myself a chardonnay too. "I’ll go tomorrow, I’ve had a drink now, it sounds like she’s in denial".