An Ode To a Friend

We were class mates for 6 years. Sat on the same bench together and did fun things. But we had different views on life. You looked to the stars above. And I looked at the starkness of life. And so you became a successful career woman With tons of money and fame. While I wandered through the world trying to find meaning. Yes our lives were different and jealously creeped in. But then I saw you in church one day. And as the collection box passed by I saw you slipped in a miserly tenner. I thought wow I think I am richer than you in many ways. Yes my life is like a quilt of brocade, different patches all stitched up together. But what a lovely piece of tapestry it is when I stand and observe. And I think Yes God I am Blessed.