FAREWELL TO A BELOVED FRIEND

(In memory of a dear friend and classmate
Untimely snatched from us)

The wind cried with its hollow voice
Thick with sorrow all around the place
The drizzle came down like tears
Turning the land glum and gloomy

A few friends were not yet rested
Although they were wide apart
Abducted to their orbits by destiny
Abreast they stood bidding adieu

They stood at the pristine chapel with
Trembling hands clenched to a fist for comfort
Terrible was the ambiance laden with grief
Thinking of their beloved friend thieved from them

Adolescents were they when met at first
Ambitious were they in their deeds and dreams
Accelerating were their turbulent thoughts
Adorable were the shiny smiles they shared

Brittle was she the beloved Betty
Blending with the batch buoyantly
But alas earth opened mouth and took her away
Bereaving her beloved ones