Echoes of Friendship

  •   Sun, Nov 16 2025
  •   By Hansel D'Souza

November 16, 2025

 

Echoes of Friendship 

It was not a desire of the heart to be with you,

Nor the conjuring of the mind to seek sight of you.

It wasn't the greed for companionship's shining armour,

Nor the relish of a sweet memory that could infuse life after,

It wasn't the guide of your wisdom down the lanes of confusion,

Nor was it the fear of loneliness in the dark corners of life’s emptiness,

That made me ache for your presence in the pristine evening of today.

It was the care and concern that you generously poured,

On the patched and weary soul that buried grief could barely hold.

It was your giving and wanting to give even more each day,

That drowned the shadow of darkness with the brightness you gave.

I treasured not the warmth of friendship, the solace of tender embrace,

But in losing you to the distance of another land, far off from where I am,

I’ve come to see with a wistful heart how true friendship stands.

 

 
By Hansel D'Souza
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Comment on this article

  • Joslin Monteiro, Hubli

    Sun, Nov 16 2025

    Really sweet, hits that soft spot of missing a friend without being dramatic.🥹❤️

  • Rachel Baretto, Karnataka

    Sun, Nov 16 2025

    Beautiful reminder of how true bonds continue to shape us long after moments have passed. Your words carry warmth, emotion, and a deep understanding of human connection. Thank you for giving us a story that not only touches the heart but also leaves a lasting echo in the soul. Truly inspiring! 🌟

  • Slegan, Bangalore

    Sun, Nov 16 2025

    This was so soothing to read. Great work!

  • Vanditha, Udupi , Karnataka

    Sun, Nov 16 2025

    Beautiful poem

  • Abel, Belagavi

    Sun, Nov 16 2025

    The poem is beautiful and full of genuine emotion it has expressed true friendship in such a heartfelt way.

  • Louella Fernandes, Hubballi

    Sun, Nov 16 2025

    Heart touching poem dedicated on friendship 🙌

  • Rajkumari Vatika, Manipur

    Sun, Nov 16 2025

    Such brilliantly arranged words that settle in the mind long after the read.❤️


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