Fidus Achates

Yes, that's what you are

those times when darkness

felt like my only friend

you burst through

and shed light on my colourless path

You hold the torch

of friendship high

like a valiant knight

on an honourable quest.

So many enemies 

of my weakened soul

you've fended off

by just being there - 

I honour you,

my friend, my rock.

When that dagger from hell

pierced my side

you held my heart

in your hand

to keep my soul 

from bleeding dry.

Let me be your friend now

and be to you

what you are to me.

Author's Note

Fidus Achates, Latin for faithful friend, from Virgil's Aeneid. Achates was Aeneas' faithful friend.
* UK spelling used in this poem because this friend is from the UK :)

Reviews

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Hey there! I read this poem and I feel lucky... :)
today I found this word "fidus Achates" on Google....and scribbled in one of my poem....and here you've used it beautifully...!
At the 3rd stanza here highlights your true faith on friendship....Loved reading it...thanks so much for sharing, friend :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

Tx Tahsin. Glad you enjoyed it.

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You're always welcome! :)

[Chris Shaw]

True friends who are there for you when the chips are down are like gold dust. Something to be treasured. You have honoured that type of friendship in this lovely poem. Well done.

Chris

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks Chris. I thought I'd send some warmth towards my friend :)

[Ardra]

That's a beautiful dedication.... whoever the friend...sounds like someone wonderful....
And we all need those friends...:)

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thank you very much. Friends add colour to life.