. . . very pleasant hast thou been unto me:
thy love to me was wonderful . . .
---2 Samuel 1:26
Etienne, my friend, whom I call Swedening,
I think of you in my life's evening.
Stupid, I missed the opportunity
to raise our friendship to its next degree---
to find (more perfect there) Love's quality.
But, rather, steeped in craven perfidy,
I failed to show the least of bravery
when we were at the University
(time fleeting, there, the years were only three).
I, earthbound, offer this apology
with ny repentence and sincerity
to you who live now in the heavenly
realm, Jesus's Kingdom, His eternity,
where I will meet you---soon and eagerly.
J-Called
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