Phase Two

Saw an old friend who moved to St. Pete;
The town and her brand-new apartment are sweet.
She settled right in, learned the lay of the land,
With all of the shops that she needs close at hand.

She found a new hobby and goes to a class
Where, lo and behold, she has learned to blow glass!
A paperweight, vase and a colorful bowl
Attest to her efforts, with more as her goal.

I marvel at those who can pull up their stakes
And do all they need to, whatever it takes,
To chance the unknown; they're deserving of praise
For taking a leap into such a new phase.