Never Dies, Nor Does it Burn

George-the man who can be short-tempered at times-is Lennie's shield, his guard, his protection.

A devoted friend,

who never weakens his commitment to protect his friend,

the way a mother would protect her child.

"Because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you"

Their bond never dies, nor does it burn.

George, the idealist,

who believes the story of their future farm,

tells and retells to Lennie.

Lennie-the man who has mental retardation,

who likes to pet soft things,

who wants to tend the rabbits- has a vision of his future .

"An' live off the fatta the lan',"

The words precious and strong like gold,

shines like the billion stars in the black sky.

"George gonna come back. He wouldn't do nothing like that. I been with George a long time." The faith, the love, the friendship, never dies, nor it burns.

The moon and the stars

The night and the morning

Troubles, pain, hatred,

sorrow, suffer they would face,

yet their dream,

their future does not stop them from going.