Come Sit with Me – a poem by Michael J. LaFrancis

Come Sit with Me

When my small blue flame
was barely flickering, 
still in the wind of adversity,
you came to visit me. 
Without any words of advice, 
you kept vigil, still believing
as doubt and fear were busy 
building their nest, chirping away.
There is something to be said 
for just sitting quietly, our hearts 
breathing to the same rhythm, 
it can be the best prayer offering
You may be wondering how 
something that seems so small
can mean the world to me.




Michael J. LaFrancis is a trusted advisor, advocate, author and connector supporting individuals, groups and organizations aligning purpose and capabilities in service of their highest ideals. Writing poetry is a contemplative practice providing him with insight and inspiration for living a creative life. His poems are also appearing in Amethyst Review, Avalon Review, City Key, Mocking Owl, One Art and Last Leaves, Seraphic Review now or in the coming months.