A Friend...

Dear Reader,

A friend is someone who listens 

A friend is someone who laughs 

at your stupidest jokes 

who cries and hugs you

when you're sad 

I am so grateful for a friend of mine 

who asked me how was I 

in my saddest and darkest of time 

 Eyes wandered towards me 

her soul stayed by my side

Wish she could stay with me for longer 

but alas we had to say Goodbye

Though her gentleness and warmth 

stayed with me  throughout the night 

I desire that she stick to my side

And abandon her friends 

who accompanied her 

During death, sickness and our bitter bitter fight 

Can we please! please! 

go back to how we were 

Or sometimes I think 

was it always meant to be

 sorry my beloved friend 

for not cherishing you better

Oh my dear friend 

how grateful and sorry am I 

To lose a diamond from the mines 

Farewell to thee and please! please!

Live a long and happy life 

I pray your companions 

are the kindest of  all 

Oh dear friend 

How much I miss your warmth

and delicate heart!!

I dedicate this poem to a friend of mine whom I lost due to my selfishness, jealousy and low-self esteem. Though I still speak to her. I cannot be with her all the time as she has found new friends whom I genuinely hope cherish her and keep her happy. I cannot call her and make her feel like a burden all the time. We cannot sit together for dinner, lunch or breakfast or walk together to class. Unfortunately I don't think we can go back to being how it was during the first semester. I regret everything that happened which tore us apart. She won't see this poem, not now at least. But I'm genuinely sorry and regretful of my actions back then. At least, we are on speaking terms right now and I'm truly grateful for that. I genuinely hope that we become good friends in the future.