Why Are We Friends?

Knowledge is often silent, 

Reflected in propitious time, 

Humility is deeply anchored, 

In respect for the mankind. 

Calmness abates all anxiety, 

With a becoming smile;

Words of genuine appreciation, 

Rejuvenates every life. 

Bravery is not flaunted, 

In rebuking words of vile. 

Gentle words of kindness, 

Is a gallant's true style. 

Enlightened are not those, 

Who belittle others as trivial;

Those who honour individuals, 

Illuminate alike all lives. 

The personification of these virtues, 

All being embodied by you; 

I feel blessed to be your friend, 

And for the same glum too. 

If not born in the same era, 

It could so happen too;

You'd be my teacher 

To guide me through.. 

I stride each of my moments, 

To imbibe what I admire, 

Perhaps in the pursuit one day, 

I'd be freed from the quagmire.