"No greater creatures..."

No greater creatures,
      Fantastic as they:
This heart's greatest teachers,
      Affection portray.

With strength and with courage,
      Will this heart endure.
Their beauty encourage,
      And solace assure.

With comfort and gladness,
      this heart grow more bold.
That no realm of sadness,
      in this heart foretold.
                                - end -

        - March 6, 2006