LETTER TO A LOST FRIEND

Why did you leave me buddy, why did you choose to go?
When did you get bored of me and why didn't you let me know?
Ours was a camaradarie found so rare.
When did I become so troublesome that you couldn't bear??

You were my confidante, you were my consort,
You were the fidus Achates I knew.
You were my strength you were my solace,
and the nectar from which my happiness I drew.

Now that you are gone and I am left behind,
I wonder what i am supposed to do.
Sitting alone inquisitively, I look for some answers,
which nobody can give but you and only you.

Now who will call you by those nicknames buddy,
With whom will you share your burger?
Who will pester you for clicking pictures,
and whom will you frighten with your anger??

Who will wake you up at the break of dawn,
cause of being restless and scared?
Who will mar your slumber at night,
for a mouse that danced around the bed??

Who will dance at the news of your arrival,
Who would cry when you depart?
Who will plan surprises for you,
and who will break your patience apart??

Won't you see me in the light of candles,
gracefully adorning your birthday cake?
Praying for your felicity, wishing you content,
and fruition of every effort you make.

Won't you miss me when you meet our friends,
smiling and laughing at every other story.
Won't you miss my talks and tantrums,
my inane attitude and foolhardy glory??

Do you miss our long silly conversations?
Do you miss our fatuous fights?
Do you miss my name on your contact roll,
that used to pop up on days and nights??

Who will bring to you now Oh Nestor!
heaps of bizzare queries to resolve?
Whom will you counsel, whom will you guide,
and whose peculiar problems would you solve??

My pal, my mate, my doting friend! Did you ever spare a thought,
that what would become of me long after you are gone?
Whom will I look upto at times of distress, and
who will sew my pieces back whenever I get torn??

Who would care for my pangs and blues,
Who will listen to my cries and pain?
Who will scold me when I do wrong,
and who would reckon my losses and gain??

And the most awful thought I get
whenever you cross my mind,
is where would you find another me?
A devoted and affectionate friend of my kind??

Where will you find my compassion and care,
Who would admire your smile and frown?
Who will appreciate your oddity and flaws,
Who would honor and adore you like a crown??

But there is something I am sure of and also want you to know,
that you will always hold in my life, the most special place.
Wherever you are, wherever I go, your memories I shall forever embrace.
I will always cherish the smile you once got whenever you saw my face.