My Pal

I was deeply in sorrow

When no one was there to care and talk to me

I did not know what to do

I ran helter- skelter

To move out of this depression.

Deep in the back yard

I saw someone holding you

With utmost care and passion

Fully engrossed

Agnostic to the surrounding.

With beautiful rings of cloud

Emanating from you

He held you in and out

Till such time you left him

I thought why not

I make you - my friend too.

I went and picked you

Held on to my hand

You warned and cautioned me

That you are not a good guy

And may harm me

Not only for today

But for ever too.

I ignored your caution

For I felt you were too honest and transparent

Which I had rarely seen in this world

Where before joining hands

Someone tells I’m bad.

Thus that day

I made you my friend

And till date

You continue be with me.

You are so unique

That you are the only one

Whom I can hold

When alone or with others.

You come for Joy

You come for sorrow

You celebrate victory

You relieve stress

You come with me

You come with others

So great and Universal

Companion you are.

I would not want to leave you

Either now or ever

For I find in you

A great friend

Whom I can trust forever

Both in Pain and in Gain.