Best Friends

Originally Composed on: October 01, 2002.

This poem is dedicated to and in reference to my closest friends Damodhar, Vijay, Dilip and Mohan for we have been together since the second standard in school. We have spent some of the best and worst times in our lives together and will many more. Then I cannot leave out Ashwin who in the short span of four years has left an indelible mark of camaraderie and teamwork in my heart. There is Vishy and Srikanth, who are much more than just friends - in fact, these guys are as close as family. Then all these guys in my class especially those with allegiances with the "ROOM" where we have had many a great moment preparing for and planning large scale events - with these guys I share a special bond of friendship. In this circle of friends, I have learnt to love, to give and to understand others amongst many other things. I have learnt to be more responsible. I am truly lucky to have such a circle of friends around me to buoy my spirits when I'm down and to bring me back to ground when I soar too high. I am indebted to you guys.

Too long ago it might seem,
A passing early morning dream.
You wouldn't have known the hand you lent
To me was God sent.

Then we joined hands,
And have travelled far-away lands.
In stark reality
Or wondrous fantasy.

Each other we've long known,
Over the years together have grown.
So many times we've stuck together
Through calm and rough weather.

Through good times and bad,
Through happy ones and sad;
Always your shoulder you did lend-
You are my best friend.

Whatever fate might have in store,
I'll hold you in my heart's core.
Along with the message you send
What it is to be a friend.

- The End