I and you, my friend
we needn't hold each other's hand
but we both understand
we are joint sojourners
in this temporary land
which we can't claim
to be our rightful home-
life is the owner
we are each only a tenant-

whatever,  in dignity
we still stand
our lives are our own
we'll not give in
to life's dictates and whims
we aren't afraid
to be our very own

You and I
together we'll stand
in sunshine or rain
to the very end