8 years of relationship

8 years of relationship,
of protecting their bodies against a virus or two,
of protecting them so they protect the others too.

we intend to help them help themselves,
so they acquire skills to protect themselves,
so they learn to defend and fend for themselves.

today we reflect after 8 years,
have we touch their inner being - their heart and soul?
have we learn to share what's good for their soul?

protecting the body has given them health,
but we have missed to reach beyond the surface,
but the heart, the soul and the spirit lie below the surface.

our friendship of so many years,
would it only end at the project's end?
would we not care for life-journey's end?
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reflection with old orchid friends today 5.10.2012 Dimapur