In the sizzle of the sauna I sat near a fellow A giant and as black, my friends, as black as pitch could be, Gentle eyes and gentle voice, melodious in cadence It reminded me of the music of the singing whales at sea. From Georgia in the deep south, friends, a basket ball pro player And as pleasant a man, my friends, as you could wish to meet, Coaches the kiddies be they black, white or yellow, friends, Coaches the kiddies throwing hoops in the street. You just don't meet a Prince in the sizzle of the sauna But I'll tell you, my friends, I'll tell you this for free, That a better Ambassador for mankind and Maker Has just not been apparent, friends, apparent to me. He held out his hand, and smiled, and asked in passing, Asked me my name as I rose to take my leave, I felt the strength of the grip of that firm hand in clasping And found me a friend, my friends, a good friend I believe.
Marshalg Making a friend in the heat of the sauna 26 April 2013