Friends

 


Friends - Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2025 

Friends come and go, in all shapes and sizes
Like a box of chocolates, life's full of surprises 
There’s some you think you know well, but do you?
Wait till you’re down and out, those that stay, stay true
Friends come and go like passengers on a train
Crazy energy, then pfft never to be seen again
You’ll never know what you’re gonna get
Carpe diem, live and let live with no regret

Comments

Anonymous said…
This is really adorable Kieran! (A classmate on WhatsApp)
May 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Kieran said…
Thanks @⁨Anita Belani⁩ - it’s my composition. Glad you liked it - Kieran
May 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Anonymous said…
You are getting good at this poetry stuff 😉 (A dear friend on WhatsApp)
May 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Kieran said…
It’s the dogs running wild!
Who let the dogs out, woof woof
🤣🤣🤣
May 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Anonymous said…
Better and better, dear Kieran. (A very dear friend on WhatsApp)
May 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Kieran said…
Thank you, Tom. Much appreciated - Kieran
May 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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