The winds, the waves and the calm !!

My friend called her new car's color "blue"

I thought the color was green and it's true

I didn't want to argue on this simple statement

Because I was genuinely happy to see her excitement

We went out for a ride across the lonely countryside

I saw tears rolling down her cheeks in pride

I remember her saving every single penny to buy her dream car

Behind her success story not known to many; there is a lot of pain and emotional scar

Few years back, I remember getting a call from her at midnight

I could hear her scream, and her tone of voice was so uptight 

I told her to calm down and take some deep breaths

I know her life was uprooted by both her parents' recent deaths

Life had been pretty unfair to her as even her younger brother committed suicide

Sometimes, the smallest of sounds and minor discussions were enough to make her petrified

It took her exactly five long years to accept her loss

Life is not a "fairy- tale" to suddenly change by a coin toss

I've seen her work very hard to achieve everything on her own

Success does not come easily, and you have to wake up and work till dawn

Last year, she had invited a bunch of friends to her happy place "her home"

The vibes were immaculate, and the interiors were far from the norm

Just as even the thinnest pancake always has two sides

Not everyone has the same favorite rides

I'm very proud of her journey from pieces to a Rubik's cube 

Despite the hardships in life, she has no complaints against the almighty and never forgets to show her gratitude 

Author's Note

To one of my dear friends telling her that I am super proud of you. Keep shining and rising

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

You've completed a situation within poetry that must have taken great care as well as truth - rather than play with words via imagination, Sharmila. You rightfully tell your dear friend how proud you are of her and am sure she will be delighted with her very own tribute. How empathic and generous!

[Dr Sharmila Parajuli]

Thank you Dear Emma for the lovely words and yes, I am so so proud of her and her achievements
read moreThank you Dear Emma for the lovely words and yes, I am so so proud of her and her achievements