TO ALL MY FRIENDS

To all my friends who have cared

All the encouraging words I have heard

The joyous moments we’ve shared

From those I’ve received warm impressions

Who concealed not their good intentions

All the wonderful stories I’ve been told

About great promises life does hold

Comrades, may God reward you with blessings untold

May His will for you quickly and thoroughly unfold

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