
Wakefield
A small village
A huge heart
A desperate family
A new start
Perogies, and perspective
New friends, community, drinks
The comfort in knowing
What the best in us thinks
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Live music for what ails me,
My spirit needing a lift
The Black Sheep beckoned
My own pre-Christmas gift
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‘A Weber Brother’s Christmas’…
That had to be good for my soul
I was alone, and a few hours early
So, it would be fresh air and a stroll
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Intending to bide some time,
I curiously opened your door
Just looking for a unique pint
What I found, was far more
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At first, it was exactly what I wanted
A small crowd, and ‘Perogy Night’!
Easing into the Kaffé 1870 atmosphere
Something about it, feeling just right
It didn’t take very long, however
The numbers began to grow
For live music and a fundraiser
More and more locals, I came to know

Kaffé 1870, Wakefield for Refugees
An awaiting host, a timely cause
A community coming together
Just like that, and just because
Words from the dedicated organizers,
A gregarious councillor, made everyone smile
The people, the closeness, the obvious warmth
My trip, already, well worth its while

It would become hard for me to leave
‘Godknowswhat’ was sublime
Extremely accomplished musicians
Donating their talent, and their time
I couldn’t count all of the terrific chats
I had found, in just a few hours
But, what I will never underestimate
Is community, and its obvious powers

Seeing the good in so many people
And knowing, when I hear it
Experiencing your generosity
And sharing in your spirit
A raffle ticket, some Bean Fair coffee,
For my table, another round
I had donated, but felt like the recipient
As I departed, Black Sheep bound
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Two Weber hours later
After another fantastic show
It was time for me to leave
But, I didn’t really want to go
Reflecting, smiling again,
And thinking, alone in my car
About an extremely fortunate family
About just how lucky they are
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Heading home, yet feeling closer
Invigorated, inspired, alive
Accompanied by this community
For my two-hour drive
Kaffé 1870, and The Black Sheep,
The warmest of patrons, and cold beer
And Wakefield, I am grateful
That circumstance brought me here
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Perogies, and perspective
New friends, community, drinks
The comfort in knowing
What the best of us thinks
A close community
An open heart
A fortunate family
A new start

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