To My Friend

I can’t change you but I will try; You are my friend and you know why; If wise, you must certainly cry! With remorse, atone for a while. Good men suffer for venial sins; Here on Earth, not in hellish kilns; Tongue has no bones; words must not mince; A true water-fish has some fins. Pleasures are not always the same; Our emotions must become tame; To enjoy joys, sorrows must call! Life’s ups and downs, happen to all. Born in this world, improve thine soul; Prepare for the next Life- our goal; A mansion-life, isn’t saintly one! Bend, thou must ‘fore you arise, son. Time is for good use, if you can; Unused, forever ‘tis gone, Man; Peace of mind, good health and some wealth, Achieve them hard-work and by stealth. dedicated to 'my best friend'!