Permanent Friend

I never asked

Pathos to enter my house.

Like an unwelcome guest

It entered,

tiptoed,

intermittently

And played a devil's dance.

Knocked out and helpless

Shocked, down and out.

I fought tooth and nail

Wounded and tormented.

Then life taught me

The lesson of life.

What begins, does fade out

Smile is that of valour

That conquers all the blues.

Taking the que I never looked back.

Laughter and courage, my house aglow.

The torch of hope burning bright

Now, pathos cut a sorry face.

The radiance of my house

Made it whimper

Like a wet mouse.

So friends

Laughter is the best of all.

Make it your permanent friend

Kiren Babal

26.12.2013