Newcomer

You came out of nowhere

To where we all sat

Cozy at our table.

Comfortable.

You didn't even ask

(Not that I heard from my seat)

But just plopped yourself down.

I was afraid

That as everyone made room

For you

They would forget I was there,

(Had been there for years)

And nudge me out.

Fine.

You can have my seat.

Anyway,

You fit in better with this group than I do.

Seriously.

I'll go.

But I can't leave.

I don't want to.

I love these people.

They love you,

And so shall I.

At least I'll try.

A funny thing happened as I stayed

In my seat

While we all made room for you:

We had to get closer

For us all to fit.

Now

It's even cozier here.