Manali !!

Thousands pass by everyday

Some days are special though

When some beautiful people enter our lives

And then from our hearts they never go

Dusty bus journey across the city

I hated taking it every time

May be God had on me some pity

And you came and sat on my right

And thus began a bond

That grew every single day

Of each other we became so very fond

It bored me to death whenever you were away

Chatterbox you’ve made out of me

Mythology to movies, from books to boyfriends

Blabbering away we

Non-stop for hours without ends

Every character of each other’s life we know

How good they have been

And how wicked they could go

Been with each other

In times good and bad

Pulled each other up when we were sad

Advice we’ve followed of each other every time

Whether handling some trouble

Or buying that make-up kit last time

A new path you are taking today

And I wish nothing but love and happiness

To come your way

My bus journeys shall be bland without you

Manali, missed shall be you

Coz friends like you in life are so very few…!!

This poem is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of the friendship I share with this beautiful and vivacious woman who has made my bus journeys totally worth it. She is getting married today and I am still to come terms to the fact of not meeting her everyday. 

Manali, this one is just a small gift for you on this special day. Lots of love.. !!