My Friend

We were once so close, so inseparable you and I. For me there were no days that could be imagined without you. People came to expect one of us to be with the other always. 

The small talk with friends began always with asking where your friend is. How is your friend doing? I say friend is fine. If you were not around you were the center of most of my conversations. If you were around, it would center on your activities. You were always with me through thick and thin. When I was down, you would cheer me with your wackiest ideas. When I was happy, you would still tell me your wacky ideas, I would laugh. You wouldn't stop. It felt right having you around. 

Through the years, friend you have changed your face, your personality, your shape, your sex too, but in the end you remain my friend. The one person I count on. I sing the song but I don't walk a lonely road because friend you make sure it's not my shadow I watch.

As you change with time, as you metamorphose, I cling on to you, hoping praying, sometimes even begging please friend don't leave me. You make my day, you make it worth living. You make sure that I have a smile on.  You are the reason why god made alcohol, clubs, movie theatres, pinion on a bike, team sports etc.. 

I know it sounds cheesy but friend you have given me so much, and I have so little. So  from the bottom of my heart friend, I hope and pray I continue to meet you  because I get by with a little help from my friend(s).