Wednesday, September 30, 2020

 





An ode to Friendship 
by Malini Tarakad Seshu
Grade 8






 

Friendship, 

A simple term which encompasses more than an individual could understand,

A word to describe a bond that is unalike for two, 

Maybe it be two different people, or two differing bonds.

 

A type of love, a versatile type,

A type that could turn into romance, hatred or just a forever,

A forever with someone who understands you,

Maybe not all of you, but the parts that matter to you.

 

I have friends who I value more than they understand,

Sometimes I doubt they value me, but they assure me that they do,

I’ve spent years with them,

Years of euphoria and exhaustion, a blend of both and more.

 

I write this to convey, to share,

The qualities of theirs which captivated me,

The reasons I value them, 

And the phenomenal love I have for them.

 

I have a friend,

Who is compassionate, so loveable, so enthusiastic about others’ success,

Her determination and perseverance amaze me,

And the way she accepts without doubt.

Someone who’s always ready to talk,

Who doesn’t intrude or impose, but shows that she will support us,

Someone who likes the calm, but loves our boisterous spirits.

 

I have a friend,

Who is genuine and guileless, so sincere about her efforts,

Who deserves more appreciation,

Who appreciates, and loves making others feel worthy, who hypes me up,

Someone who’s always ready to be there, to talk, to listen, or just to stay,

Someone with strong opinions and so much courage,

Someone who believes that everyone deserves a chance.

 

I have a friend,

Who doesn’t judge, and doesn’t make opinions without reason,

Who appreciates peace and welcomes chaos equally,

Who gives excellent advice, who is always ready to listen,

Someone who encourages, and tells me to go for it,

Someone with love to share.

 

I have a friend,

Who is the first close friend I’ve ever had, 

Introverted and shy to others, candid and sarcastic to me,

Someone who understands me without asking too many questions, 

And safeguards thoughts of mine, old and new,

Who has a unique sense of humour,

And loves to learn more about humanity.

 

I have a friend, 

Who is there when I need familiarity and banter, 

Who is curious to learn about so much, 

Someone who is immensely talented, so creative,

Encouraging and enthusiastic,

Who deserves wonder and ecstasy.

 

I have a friend,

Who is talkative while soft-spoken,

Who jokes and laughs, who is composed and level-headed,

Someone who is generous and welcoming,

Who deserves all the good things in the world.

 

I have a friend, 

Who doesn’t outwardly show affection, but does in the ways that matter,

Who has so many stories to share, and listens to mine,

Someone who is bold and daring, and protective of those she cares about,

Someone who is ‘heartless’, in the best way,

Someone with layers of personality, but foremost,

Someone who is there, no matter what.

 

This is not enough,

This is barely scratched the surface,

But words are not enough to describe such a bond.

 

So now, I hope to whoever’s up there, 

Please let their presence in my life remain,

And let my presence in theirs provide them with the love they deserve.

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