Shelter
Come now, new friend,
And let me share my shelter
As together we wait for the storm to pass.
New friend, I know you well
Better than those with whom you’ve
Shared your years
For in your eyes and in your story
I see we share the same harsh season
And were passing through alone- until now
Relentless rain beats down-
But it will pass
Cold wind blows-
But it will cease
Then in brighter, calmer times
Old friends will happily return
And no longer hide from your hardship
But for now I offer you
The shelter of my understanding
A blanket of compassion
And rest with brotherly kindness.
Come now, new friend,
And let me share my shelter
As together we wait for the storm to pass.
New friend, I know you well
Better than those with whom you’ve
Shared your years
For in your eyes and in your story
I see we share the same harsh season
And were passing through alone- until now
Relentless rain beats down-
But it will pass
Cold wind blows-
But it will cease
Then in brighter, calmer times
Old friends will happily return
And no longer hide from your hardship
But for now I offer you
The shelter of my understanding
A blanket of compassion
And rest with brotherly kindness.
copyright :Jane Grant-Abban 2009
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