The Funeral

They had come together for a funeral.
Graveside, the sun shone.
It was beautiful.
They were in the Club for the wake,
But that was hours ago and they were now well lubricated.
We arrived for tea and got an invite to join them.
"Come on we're going to the Globe."
They were all there:
Nana, aunts, cousins and kids.
Beaming.
This family, who members still had some of life's greatest battles before them.
Who had  just lost one of their own, prematurely,
Were glowing in the fraternity of each other's company.
A new baby on the way.
Positive news from the oncologist.
Some loss but also lots of joy.
We were there as friends but could still bask in their light.