The Indian Boy's Birthday

Two days married in the Land Of His Blood

Denied by his family, misunderstood

Standing alone with a brand new bride

How much I missed being there

How much I cried.

Destiny decrees our paths and our lives

But sadness still crawls in and clutches

With cold fingers around the heart

And the tears flow unheeded

At being apart.

But a few short hours ago it eased

The good times came back

And the strength that he gave me

Through all the times of adversity

Now I can thank Destiny.

I drive the car, see eagles in flight

Say the prayer that he taught me

Whisper Om Mani Peme Hung

Now he's gone is the time

They get done.

The friends I have made

The strength they impart

Being there and holding the space

Respecting and easing the pain

I thank them from my heart.

Today on his new day, 30 at last

Starting a new life so far away

Memories come crowding the mind

There are things he will smile at

Now lost in the past.

So thanks for the love and thanks for the time

Two years went too quickly

Who could have known

The heartache, the laughter

Would leave one so alone.

Yes, the smile is now bittersweet

But now no longer the tears

The joy freely given, lasting for years

A gift beyond price

In this lifetime and and all others

We are destined to meet.