Ol' Friend

Ol' Friend

What pathway brought you home, Ol' Friend,
The road you trod that had no end?
What tender pasture did you graze?
How have you spent your younger days?
There's much about you I don't know
But still you have a certain glow.
Your quiet manner, gentle way,
Speaks more than any words might say.
'Twas Love that brought you here for me.
I see your peace, serenity.
In warmth of pasture's gentle sun,
I know you want to jump and run,
But time gone by forbids that joy
And other tasks that would employ.
The days of yours, soon winding down;
If you could smile, there'd be no frown.
You stand there contemplating still,
Your path of life and always will.
Within my soul and depth of thought,
I'll think about you as I ought.
So thanks for coming home, Ol' Friend;
God brought you round that stormy bend.
Together, we are safe and free
As destined from eternity.

W. Diane Van Zwol©

Water color painting by by Greg Zelinski

This is the first piece of artwork with poetry, in the 'LOVE 2000 AD' collection.

Watercolor artwork reproduction - TDI Systems Ontario