Hi! Today is the birthday of a person who is very close to me – Janice. She is my friend and sister. As I could not give her a gift in person, I was moved to write this poem. An interesting thing – I just couldn’t bring myself to stop writing, the words just flowed out. Therefore it may seem a bit incomplete. It was written to express my feelings, as long as it does so, that will be enough.

Enjoy reading!!!

Flutterin around in the web of relationships,

I often find myself questioning:

Will it be safe to form friendships?

In this modern world

Where a wink is loaded with meanings

And a handshake becomes electric,

Where genuine love

Runs the risk of misunderstanding,

And a concern filled gaze

May be taken as a penetrating look.

Oh! Friendship!!!

Why has the world muddled you up,

Removing your very essence,

As fragrance from the flowers?

That special friendship,

So tangible yet mystical

I found in the wonderful person

In my friend and sister.

Who declared

That blood is thicker than water?

Ask a person in distress

And he will tell you otherwise.

For that metaphorical blood

Thickens, not because of chemicals

But because of the basic bond –

The bond of LOVE.

Do you remember the time

When we first met?

In that hustle and bustle

I caught You and You caught me!

Since then, I don’t know how

But you have surely become

A strong influential person

In my life

An open heart

With loads of trust

Shoulders to rely on

And a hand to wipe away all tears.

Though I know

Through my foolish behaviour

I have hurt you dozens of time

And made you feel low

But I’m happy

That I always found you

With arms open wide

And with a smile on your face.

My loving friend and sister

Both combined in one

Now I can proudly say

That “The best part of me is you.”

For you gave me

Your precious time,

An entry into your home

And a place in your life.

May God’s loving gaze be always upon you,

May His Angels always surround you,

May Love always find a place in your heart

And a corner for me too.