Friends
Friends are like precious gems
We have to carefully remove
The flawed from the genuine
It’s life’s experiences
That gives us the wisdom
To hold on to these friends!
Sometimes “friends” come and go
In a blink of an eye!
They are here and they are not
These are fair weather friends
They serve their needs
And leave you stranded!
Sometimes we weep for friends
We have turned aside
By a hasty ward
Or a show of pride
And ruthless arrogance
Ignorance and prejudice!
Often we get misty eyed
When we remember friends
Who have long departed
Their memories never fade
We treasure the shared
Experiences forever in our hearts!
Friends who stand with us
Through the test of time
During life’s rocky path
Are our valuable possessions
They are the finest gifts
To be forever cherished!