I Have Friends

This post is for Melanie and all my friends over seas.  I had just a taste of adventure when I left for Abu Dhabi and lived there for nearly three years.  I met a lot of people who had been, and were going lots of places.  I miss them all and the adventures I had.  I have a lot of obligations now, and am trying to get a few more years built up for my retirement pay and benefits, (providing the republicans in the state of Michigan don't screw up all my years of efforts to establish what I've got).  But I hope that I might yet be able to go on a few more adventures before I shuffle off this mortal coil.  ;)

Four Ladies

I know a lady who's all dressed in green
With lavender trim and her face so serene.
I know a lady who's all dressed in gold
Sun-kissed,  red-headed, and happy, I'm told.
I know a lady who's all dressed in red
With apples and peaches on top of her head.
I know a lady who's all dressed in white
I need her to guide me through my longest night.

Four lovely ladies, who dance through the years.
they share all my laughter, my joys and my tears.
One brings new life.
One brings the sun.
One brings brings her bounty
One brings me peace, when I'm old and done.