FRIENDS

When spring arrived, they were sitting still.

The earth and stars continued to rotate,

and endless life continued to refill

their thoughts with strength. The gate

of calmness had been opened, and the field

of patience stretched before them. All the roads

outside were peaceful, and the trees were healed

of winter's cold. The sometimes heavy loads

of life had disappeared, and now the flow

of comfort was a stream that had no end,

and lightness floated in a quiet glow.

They knew that life would always be their friend.

They sat in quietness. The earth took care

of them, and all the stars knew they were there.