Friendships

Friends are the bones of strength that dare the storm with you,
They are the muscle power that make cynicism easier to chew.

Friends are the stars that shine to light the night as you grope
They are clouds by day that fill you with conviction and hope.

Friends fill the scent around with aromas that spread peace and calm
They soothe the racked nerves and work on stress like cooling balm.

These gifts of life are all around, if only you care to see, and lo!
Even strangers are simply friends we haven't yet met or know!

It's amazing how each one of us is cared for and gifted friends,
Who share in mirth and regret, and stand by till this life ends.

There is much to thank for those around, who care and walk the mile
And shade you from the harsh sun, as you rest but for a little while.

To add to joy there is so much that we friends can do when hand in hand
We make a difference to our kith and kin, and explore the beautiful land.

A Friend In Need!

A friend in need is a friend indeed,
As the popular saying goes;
Someone who is always there,
To help you with your woes.

I've been thru life a fair way along,
And many things I have learned;
There is nothing like forever friends,
One day all bridges shall be burned.

So to all those of you out there,
A warning I send loud and clear;
Beware of having friends aplenty,
Most will never hold you dear.

'Tis but a brief passing phase,
In each and everyone's life;
A friend will move on from you,
Causing a whole lot of strife.

And before you think me bad,
For saying things about friends so dear;
There are one in a million,
Who will always keep you near.

I have moved on myself,
From many a friend in the past;
For reasons that seem so petty,
I wish I had made them last.

So choose your friends with care,
For a happy life to lead;
Remember and act on the saying,
A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed!

Me, Raksha and My Wimpy Coffee

I cannot tell you how much it is
That I am missing you..
I cannot tell you how much it is
That I am starved of you..

I cannot express what you were
And are to me even today..
It is on wet, wet days like this
That I really wish you were there..

You have given me warmth
During the freezing times..
You were still there for me
Even when I worked for dimes..

You were there like a friend
When I needed to drown my tears..
You were my celebratory champagne
When I had conquered all me fears..

You've given me direction
When I had no place to go..
Whenever I got lost
I'd call help from your door..

When the maps confused me
And my cell had no range..
I'd come to you for a heavy dose
And there on, things would change..

You know what you mean to me now
That I have written this for you..
You know how much I am missing you
I'd settle for nothing other than you..

As much as I love you
With all of my heart..
You were special to me
Because someone else also played a part..

It is never just you and me
There was always one more...
And its the three of us
That were each other's special cure..

No matter how the days came
And no matter how they went...
I always knew you two'd be there
And somehow they'd be spent..

I long for the day again
That we come together..
You, Me and Raksha
All birds of a feather..