Lessons from alice – IV

“… Down, down, down. Would the fall never come to an end? I wonder how many miles I’ve fallen by this time? … “

“But alas… either the locks were too large or the key was too small..but at any rate, it would not open any of them..”

Lewis Carrol

Alice’s adventures in Wonderland

Friend

I wasn’t looking for it, but some how it came, and found me.
Before I had a chance to react, it wrapped it’s warmth around me.
Like a thief in the night, it has come and gone.
I have nothing, but that vision to reflect upon.

Until chance comes again, I’ll let my thoughts dance upon the wind.
All day long, in my mind, I walk love’s lonely street.
Like a tired man that longs to sit, but just can’t find a seat.
Then, there it was again, up ahead, to light my way.

Only to vanish once more, just like all my yesterdays.
Until chance comes again, I’ll let my thoughts dance upon the wind.
I don’t know where I’m going, and where I’ve been isn’t much to speak of.
I just know my heart is always showing, leading me to some far off love.

Just when I give up the fight.
Here it comes to make the bad things good, and the wrong things right.
Only to leave me lost and lonely again.
Drifting away as my thoughts dance upon the wind.

It has a name, I think they call it friend.

I came across this poem when I was searching for something  to write to people who have made a difference in my life during my time in college. We just finished bidding farewell to each other. Its just four year but so many things have never happened in my life in such a short span of time. I’m sure everyone will carry loads of memories. The bunking, the picnics, the screw ups, the tears, the laughs, the first crushes, the broken hearts, the new beginnings… so much to remember… so much to forget. A lot to forgive and some to hold on to for a lifetime .

Just like all important things in life, that are invisible to the eye and illusive to the brain, friendship baffles me. I’ve picked up some gems, (using that analogy i could say i’ve discarded some pebbles :p ) What baffles me is how much changes and yet some things will always remain.

Everyone has their own definitions of what a friend should be. Some one to hang out with, some one who can keep you smiling, someone who knows everything about you, and likes you inspite of all your short-comings. All these are just the basic requirements we all grew up with as kids. But as we grow up, there are a lot more things expected from a true friend. Things that really cant be put to words. Things that inspire vague posts like these :p There is so much to be said… maybe some day I will.. but not yet… for now… this post is all i can come up with.