I had lunch at this time with an previous pal,
somebody I have never related with
for years and years and years
– and possibly even longer than that!
What a pleasure!
What a blessing!
What a idiot I have been
(what fools we have been)
to have let all this time go by!
However I am grateful now for our reconnecting,
for locating once more the thread that connects
and the belief to share from the guts
these items that solely come to life
when opened and shared with others…
All this time aside, Lord,
– who is aware of what may need been?
However to not fear – at this time was the day
for rejoicing in grace, having fun with the peace,
of figuring out once more the reward of getting a pal…
Could this be the primary of many such days
– and yet one more factor I pray:
open the eyes of my coronary heart, Lord,
to items I’ve misplaced or forgotten
and let me not lose them once more…
Shield me, Lord, whereas I am awake
and watch over me whereas I sleep
that awake, I’d maintain watch with you
and asleep relaxation in your peace…
Amen.
Tonight’s track is not biblical or liturgical – it is Elton John –
who has some high-quality issues to sing about friendship…
For buddies are discovered on each highway
Are you able to ever consider any higher method
For the misplaced and weary vacationers to go
Making buddies for the world to see
Let the individuals know you bought what you want
With a pal at hand you will notice the sunshine
If your mates are there then every part’s all proper
It appears to me a criminal offense that we must always age
These fragile occasions ought to by no means slip us by
A time you by no means can or shall erase
As buddies collectively watch their childhood fly
Making buddies for the world to see
Let the individuals know you bought what you want
With a pal at hand you will notice the sunshine
If your mates are there then every part’s all proper
