Friendship

Friendship is the glue that holds us together,

The word ‘Friend’ is one of the most overused words in our vocabulary,

What is the true meaning of friendship? A buddy to hang with?

Friends hurt us, People become old friends, and we always blame them for that.

My thoughts progress, have we ever stopped to think that maybe the true definition of a friend is;

Someone who I will share in their joy and pain, look out for and hang with,

Have on my mind at least on occasion and never let go of that person.

Friendship should start with each and every one of us.

I have numerous friends but none have left a greater mark that these three,

They taught me how to be a friend and even though I sometimes lose sight of that, I’ll always be a friend.

We never actually remember the exact day we meet people but fate has a way sometimes,

It was a cold wet day in October 2006, the 4th to be precise

Sitting at the back of a class trying my best to be noticed by the ladies around us (Peter and I),

A girl turns round and says “We are trying to pay attention, you should too” Hmmm I think, studious girl we shall see,

Soon enough our collective ‘charm’ wins and she’s replying, her friend turns round and has the cutest smile ever,

We get round to introductions, Class over!

You see, I met numerous others that night but destiny is destiny,

Its a dull Friday in October, 13th which should have ominous undertones but fate has its way,

Strolling into cafeteria (no ambition like Papa says), I see my friends from the other night and I make Seun go over with me,

A 3rd girl is seated at the table, we spend hours talking and decide to go to Cafe 2( I already said I had no ambition o),

We never got there as some dude fell into a gutter, 2 ran away, 1 stayed (my heart lol!) and Seun laughed his guts out.

A bond was formed and the rest is history.

Life has dealt each of us our share of blows and we have had ups and downs,

Over the years our lives have taken on different directions,

But because you taught me to be a friend, I will never let go,

That bond that binds us will never be broken in my heart.

I will always be there when you need me,

Its because you 3 showed me the value of friendship that I write this,

To all those who call me friend, you can find me when you need me,

And so I dedicate this to the 3 who will always be in my heart,

Ifueko, Bunmi and Faith,

Love Always.