ODE TO DAN

excerpt from ANNE'S WRITINGS (see Aug 31, 2010)

This was written while in high school friend passed away suddenly from a stroke  at such a young age.

ODE TO DAN

He was only prelude
Of the part he was to play.
Why did he leave
Before the opening night?

He was the spring season,
The promise of golden summer.
Why did he go before
The fields showed his glory?

They say there is a reason
And in my heart this is true.
God, did You want his smile,
His kindness, his faith, with You?

I don't question Your wisdom.
I know You are all wise.
And work Your wonders here
Because of Your love for us.

Help me dear Lord, to see
Why my friend before his height
But with strength to climb
Left this earth for a home sublime?

Anne - High School, 1955