My Idea Of A Friend

At any stage of your life
When you are walking around
Lost and solitary
Talking to your self
Chaos and confusion reigning supreme
With thoughts of only me and mine
That beautiful lady & that gorgeous wine
Erupting volcanoes inside you
Clinching fists
Tears rolling down your cheeks
About to be submerged
In this ruthless world
You do not care
But ...... Just then,
A palm comes between the tear and the force of
gravitation
With a soft pat on your back
Not with apathy and compulsion
But with love and care
And a desire to share
You look back
Digging deep into that face
With your tearful eyes ...
A flash of smile
You hold hands , fingers cross
A shoulder to lean on
You cry , cry and cry
With a sigh of relief
Wow ! instead of just a friend -
" I am having a friend".

~Alok Alamban~

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