I'm short on time but have this burning desire to write an ode
to my lifelong friend. She's in the nursing home and will be 90 years old soon. And I love her so.

Blessed Friend

I have this friend,
God gave to me,
The most wonderful friend,
Anyone could be.

She's warm and wise,
Sweet to everyone,
To her, God and life,
Are second to none.

I've seen her reconcile,
the weak 'n sin ridden,
To The Lord up above,
With these words,
"All is forgiven."

With a love so vast and oh so huge,
Her love lifted me, I know its true.
And I know if she knew, you were in need,
She'd walk a mile, to do a good deed.

I've seen her lend, a soft, helping hand,
To the hurting 'n the infirmed,
Throughout the land,
I've seen the lady's love,
reverse lifestyles,
I've seen her turn frowns,
Into great big smiles.

Why bad things happen,
To the best 'n the good,
I really haven't a clue,
Though, perhaps I should.
I've asked that question, before when blue,
But it seems the answer, nobody knew.
Then the Word of God,
Doth come to mind,
And the answer there, I'll surely find.

The Bible says, that ole devil out there,
Roams around and devours more than his share,
He destroys the weak, the aged, the frail,
He steals faith and discredits good will.

But focus on this and be of good cheer,
Psalm 25, verse 3 says right here,
"All who harm the innocent shall be defeated!"
And those words are worthy of being repeated.

New words:
Laughing, loving, reacting, enjoying