My Friends

Many friends do I have How do I describe them As I am what I am Because of them From my mother's womb Till my final tomb My days and nights Are shaped by My friends' love and whims Is it not When in mother's womb Nutrition and tenderness Of my mother Shaped my body, spirit and soul? After falling on this earth Is it not The beauty, care and love To which I woke up That helped me to stand up May be called my friends? Many many friends Do I have From my parents to teachers Cousins to neighbors From siblings to classmates Colleagues to poet friends I find a friend in them Those who extend Their friendly hands Give their time and energy Love and sympathy Throw themselves around me Both in the time of turmoil and peace And have my character shaped. I bow my head In gratitude And thank them Million times For all the beautiful gifts To me They have brought.