Ardent Years

How many times had he mocked her with cold eyes? How many times had he roared with unyielding rage! He was young and arrogant because he had a dream in his heart. He would come to see them at any time when he was summoned. He would never abandon them. He would live a life together with them; he would light a lamp and carry a flag; he would live proudly and be a brother to them.