" Friends Of Strangers ..."

Today I made some friends
Who taught me intuitive meanings
To questions I needed answers to
From ,the very beginning
They were strangers to this world
But close friends of God
They saw themselves as nothing
'Til my small world gave them a nod
I sometimes find myself
In my room of boundless activity
Balancing eighteen projects while
I'm praying for continuity
They possessed true humility
Lived in simple obedience
And walked in charity, still
I could see the answers in their simplicity
I speak to you friends I know
And apostles of Jesus' circle
I know them from my telephone
And learn their answers from the Bible
These Holy Fathers were given to us
As models we can rely on
Just like the man who lives next door
You know, the one you spy on
But the truth is, we are ALL the same
Sturdy Forest Rangers
And oh the great rewards
When we make friends of strangers....

Tony Taylor   (Chicago)