Ballads of Peace in War

<h2> ALWAYS MAYTIME </h2> <p>(for Gerry)<br/></p> <p>When May has spent its little song,<br/> And richer comes the June,<br/> Through former eyes the heart will long<br/> For May again in tune;<br/> Though large with promise hope may be,<br/> By future visions cast,<br/> Our memoried thoughts will yearn to see<br/> The happy little past.<br/> <br/> And you, my loyal little friend,<br/> (From May to June you go),<br/> What years of loyalty attend<br/> Great comradeship we know;<br/> Yet joy have me in place of tears<br/> To see your road depart,<br/> For whether east or west your years,<br/> A friend stays home at heart.<br/> <br/> Then gladly let the Springtime pass<br/> And Summer in its wake;<br/> Ahead are fields of flower and grass<br/> All fragrant for your sake:<br/> With hearts of joy we say farewell,<br/> With laughter, wave and nod,<br/> It's always May for us who dwell<br/> In seasons close to God.<br/></p> <p><SPAN name="link2H_4_0008" id="link2H_4_0008"></SPAN></p> <br/> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />