“A balancing Act – Life in its extraordinary and mundane- Made perfect by the memories of innocence and freedom. For you – who helps us to maintain our fine balance in life”.
With these beautiful words written on the first page of a book by Rohinton Mistry – Fine Balance, my childhood friends parted ways.
This complete splendid week was a Friends’ Special as I call it. My husband met his childhood buddy after 2 long years and enjoyed every second of his stay. I could feel that he has gone in a reverse gear; back to his childhood and adolescence where mind was carefree and heart was as innocent as a child. I had also recently gone to Bangalore to meet my childhood comrades after some 3 years as a part of my New Year’s “achievable” resolutions’ list. What simply keeps me stunned is our effortless conversation with each other. Even though we hadn't spoken for over 6 months, it was like sliding into your old favorite pair of blue denims. It was so easy to pick up from where we left off - So innate. It was such a perfect fit without even trying it out!
Lately I have been wondering, as to what is it that makes the bond of friendship so special? What is it that after several years, it becomes unconditional in totality and you don’t seem to have any expectations? Lets investigate..Is it because common interests? It can’t always be as all three of us have a distinctively contrasting nature and attitude. So then, is it because at our juvenile stage we are thrown together in a pool where none of us know how to swim? Or is it because the friendship was just destined?
The reasons may be unending but I presume, just like it is between a man and a woman, there is a sync that just clicks instantly between friends too. There is an unfathomable and profound connection that builds up almost instantly and naturally between Friends.
My pledge to you, my friends:
When you are gloomy, I will help you get smashed and conspire vengeance against the fool who made you miserable.
When you are down, I will try to extricate whatever is choking you.
When you smirk, I will know you have been up to some silly mischief
When you are frightened, I will petrify you more about it every time I get even the smallest of a chance.
When you are vexed, I will tell you awful stories about how much worse it could be until you give up droning.
When you are perplexed, I will use petite words.
When you are ill, stay the hell away from me until you are okay again. Damn! I don't want whatever spooky, dirty, slimy stuff you have!
When you stumble and fall, I will make sure I am in splits of laughter until I get tears in my eyes.
I feel it’s thrilling and magical in its own special ways. It’s complicated to elucidate it rather tough to comprehend. Yet it subsists.
I love slipping into my Blue Denims with you …My friends! It makes life so much simpler!
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