TREE OF FRIENDSHIP

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Having a friend in your life who is always there, even when situations change, is truly a great treasure. Sometimes we meet people who don’t stay long, yet it is a blessing when someone remains cheering you up when you’re feeling blue, picking you up when trials make you stumble, making you smile when sadness weighs heavy.  


A best friend is someone who gives hope and encouragement when you don’t know what to do. Someone who accompanies you, listens to your unending stories, laughs at your silly jokes, and becomes the shoulder you can lean on. With them by your side, every trial and problem feels lighter, almost forgotten.  


That’s what the best friend can do. You can love your best friend even more than lovers do. And to those who have a best friend  whether far or near they are the ones who touch our hearts and always hold a space within it.  


Friendship, like a tree, grows from the smallest seed into something vast and enduring.

It is nurtured by honesty, respect, and care yet tested by storms that threaten its roots.  

Here is a reflection on how bonds survive through both calm and chaos.  




TREE OF FRIENDSHIP  


The seed of friendship we planted,  

The roots of honesty that kept us grounded,  

The sprout of understanding that drew us close,  

The flower of respect that bound us whole,  

The branches of love that held us together,  

The leaves of trust and care that kept us connected.  

Will we grow, or will we die?  


If the rain falls upon us,  

The wind howls loudly, whipping to destroy our buds,  

The thunder roars, fracturing our branches,  

The lightning strikes, cracking our trust,  

The storm makes our leaves tumble to the ground.  

So, my dear friend, do we stand firm or do we stumble?  

Will our tree of friendship grow, or will it crumble?  




Closing Thoughts 


Friendship is never just about sunny days.  

It is about standing firm when storms arrive, holding fast to trust, love, and respect.  

This poem reminds us that bonds are living things  they need care, resilience, and hope to endure.  



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