to a friend

i thought of you today,
driving around in the blooming air of springtime, breathing in fresh grass,
it reminded me of beautiful times with you, and your appreciation for every day of life
the blue skies and warm breeze reminded me of your desire to live on a farm in the country land,
and your house with the barn

i remember being so jealous of you due to a certain circumstance,
wondering why i got stuck behind in the previous stage of life
you, with your jacuzzi and your furry cat, and games to play and wool to knit
you, with your colorful and artful side.
you, taking in with joy each breath of life.

and now we see the crystal vows have become dull and lost their shine
the dreams shattered into pieces,
yours and mine.
we also see rebirth and resurrection:
joy, fresh grass, renewed life, and spring.

and you and i have ended up similar to each other
(i would say),
except this sunny april day, as i breathed in the freshness,
i have concluded it's ok for you to stay
right where you want to be, out in the country,
i won't keep pressuring you to move into the city,
(unless of course your calling takes you here)
because i care for you, and want you to enjoy nature to the fullest.
thousands of years have not undermined God's creation's glory
on this april day, go take it in.