‘Friendship’: Poem by Srishti Vashisth, Apeejay Stya University 

 An ode to my best friend Neil Singh

In bonds of blood, they say we’re tied,

Yet friendships are the gems we find

The ones we choose,with hearts aligned,

In them, the true family we confide. 

Deeper runs friendship’s flow

Than shared bloodlines may ever know

Through ups and downs, they never go

True friends, a steady beacon’s glow. 

Though betrayals may leave us scarred,

With time, those wounds can be unbarred

For loyal hearts, it’s not too hard

To mend the bond that time has marred. 

Happiness they bring, like golden rays

A love that brightens darkest days

In friendship’s arms, a soul can raise

To heights unknown, in warm embrace.

Love may falter, hearts may break,

 But friends, through storms, will never shake,

In shivering cold, they’ll never forsake,

With them, life’s journey, we undertake. 

Time may pass, like sands in the breeze,

Yet true friends come back with ease,

When needed most, they calmly appease,

And bring solace to the soul’s unease. 

In shadows deep, they’ll take your hand,

And guide you from the darkest land

With unwavering loyalty, they’ll stand,

Facing demons, a united band. 

So choose your friends with utmost care

For they are gems beyond compare

To cherish, love, and always share

In this friendship, life finds flair. 

Hold them close, let trust abound, 

In friendship’s realm, hearts are crowned

With love that echoes a sweet sound

A void filled, joy newly found.

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Srishti Vashisth,
Apeejay Stya University 
Course: BTech Biotechnology