Much More

A distant light shining like a flood

through the space between falling snow

gave my heart courage despite the storm

Something magnetic; spiritual even

drew my soul to the place

If I'd only understood the union

of those gathered and their purpose

I would have looked for it sooner

The warmth I found was not just a fire

nor was the satisfying spirit just a drink

I was already more than a guest

The barkeep smiled and nodded at me

I could just have waited out that storm

But the pub has become much much more