Forever Friends

As long as I remember life

I wanted to become a wife.

I saved myself so I’d be pure

Despite the worlds alluring cure.

Time went by it seemed so fast

Was I forgotten, had I been passed?

A whisper came, “Trust He who reigns”

I soon was placed on higher planes.

Trusting God brought so much peace

It gave to me a brand new lease.

I did not wonder, “What’s in store”

I only knew there would be more.

From across the mountains came

My friend who barely knew my name.

He listened to the still small voice

Then saw my smile and made his choice.

Time has gone so very fast

Our friendship will forever last.

He with God and I make three

A sacred bond to make us free.

We enter in his holy house

And promise to be the only spouse.

When I look into his eyes

I understand God heard my cries.

My friend I cherish above all

Together we will never fall.

With power given from on high

We can with angels learn to fly.

When we meet our Savior dear

Our eyes will open and be clear.

You kept your covenants to the end

Because you were the best of friends.

Marion Goodrich

Written for Shayanna and Steven.