Reconnecting With a Gem Of A Friend

Poem dedicated to Vivek, a good friend and former colleague of mine; with whom I have reconnected this year. Here goes the content:

As a colleague, did I meet thee first

And immediately did it strike me

That you were exceedingly modest

Not to mention, gentle to the tee

Hence, did I feel completely at ease

Whenever I had a conversation with you

Because you seemed to be the glue

That held everything together

And lost your cool never

Turned to thee, I always did

Whenever I needed help

Because you always took the lead

When it cometh to collaborative work

And you had not an ounce of greed

Never did I feel in the dark

When I was around you

As all I needed to do

Whenever I got stuck

Was to follow your cue

Truly, was I kissed by Lady Luck!

Surprised, was I not

When we soon became good friends

For me, did you always bat

Thus, for myself, never did I have to fend

And in thee, could I always confide

Whenever I felt fried

Coming to Rene, you and her are a perfect example

Of how a loving relationship should be

Because it is always about ‘We’

Never about ‘You’ or ‘Me’

Not only are you a wonderful couple

You are also great friends of mine

Whom I can always call upon

Whenever I am stuck in a mire

Our last meet, will I never forget

Not just because it was a very long time

Since we last met

Or because of what we ate

But also because, did I feel like I was with family

As passed time so quickly

That one would have thought

I was a regular visitor

Truly a catharsis it was

Sharing my deepest and darkest secrets

Something I will never regret

Also, did you provide me some extremely valuable advice

Which hath made me all the more wise

From thee, have I learned a lot

Especially when it cometh to the path of Jesus

Something that I shall ever forget not

Lost touch, did we, for quite some time

Hence, really happy am I

That we reconnected with such ease

Which has done wonders for my inner peace

Truly art thou a gem a friend

And may our relationship have no end

Wish you a Merry Christmas!!