Old Wine

When we sat down to dinner Last night we wished that you Were sitting here beside us, And yet I feel you knew That when we filled our glasses With that rare golden wine, 'Twas friendship we were tasting This bond of "yours" and "mine."

Not many words were spoken, But in each other's eyes We paid you silent tribute, Drank to unbroken ties ... So much the years have taught us, Came test and change, and we Drank of life's cup too deeply To drink THIS carelessly!

Too many things have happened The world is all askew, And dynasties have tottered Since this old wine was new; But love and faith grow dearer, And friendships more alive! That was a magic gift you sent: Vintage of twenty-five!