Sea of jade...

THE
UNPOLISHED
JADE

I had a friend,
A friend to me,
Everything a
Friend should be.

I had a friend,
A friend who prayed,
And made my life
A polished jade.

I had a friend,
A friend so sad,
He lost his joy
And became mad.

I had a friend,
A friend who breathed,
On me his anger
Stewed and seethed.

I had a friend,
A friend who spoke,
To itching ears
And feckless folk.

I had a friend,
A friend who hid,
I who always
Did as bid.

I who always
Listened and learned
From him so chosen
His guidance I yearned.

I who knew
He was more than a man
And for him will still
Do all that I can.

I who loved
Platonic pure
Still I love
So I'll endure...

For I had a friend
But now I'm afraid
He left me to tarnish…
An unpolished jade.