Friendship

A friend is like a flower,
a rose to be exact,
Or maybe like a brand new gate
that never comes unlatched.
A friend is like an owl,
both beautiful and wise.
Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost,
whose spirit never dies.
A friend is like a heart that goes
strong until the end.
Where would we be in this world
if we didn't have a friend.
~Emma Guest~

Friendship is among the most valued relationships in a person’s life. It’s a relationship a person makes out of his own free will. There are no boundaries or conditions like caste, creed, color or nationality attached to it. The only criterion is of comfort of feeling at ease with each other. It follows no other faith then of being loyal and honest. The only norms applicable are of care, trust, love, respect, affection and being each others support system. And that too without being obligated to do so.

Having said that, friendship needs nurturing, devotion, and a lot of hard work to make it strong and ever lasting. It may be easier to make new friends but real work lies in keeping the old friendships alive and healthy. Friendships take time to grow and by sharing the experiences both good and bad. It will not be laughter all the time or tears all the way rather a blend of the two. And it’s these moments spent together that make a friendship precious!