My Elixir So Special Poem by Leslie Xavier

We’d have met anyhow,
our paths have many a common lines.
But it was written, we’ll meet as strangers;
by the roadside, as business like as things could get.

A favour you did that day,
bringing me, a message from home.
A letter which meant I’d get to keep,
fruits of my hard work for the month.

We met that day - you wary, me grateful,
But I saw you off today, at the train station
- three months of know-how,
making you a comfy self with me.

From the silly talk the first day – the hi and bye,
to the shared memories yesterday – ‘the see you later’;
These words are my tribute, yes;
to the special friend - my Elixir, you.

From the first bite of frozen Swiss brew,
And the first slice of Italian delight.
Your take on me – “a nice guy it seems”,
but I just was a nicer friend.

“Call me”, a message came;
a mild afternoon it was, the month of Feb.
I did and what I hear,
a “nomination”, that you hold so dear.

What that call means, don’t you know;
It means you saw me close.
A person who you’d love to share,
your triumphs as well as sorrows small.

In return, I gave you that day,
‘Nothing’ cake, with icing of love.
You smiled, the sun shone bright.
Elixir it is, or tell me what.

Then came the endless talks,
of life, thoughts and things we care.
The musings of the musical kind;
and the granted gift to sing lullaby soft.

You don’t know what it means,
to know I’m needed here,
And that too by a person, you,
as special as they come this age.

Then came a day when you had some work;
demands of a hectic course.
You declined to have a quick-bite;
the weekly lunch we’re used to now.

But the reason you gave, made me cry;
Oh tears they were, drops of joy.
I want to spend time with you, said thee;
“not a quick lunch” at a fancy place.

The difference in me you’ll never know,
but as I dance during office chores;
My pals here wonder what’s gotten me,
friends, this Elixir has touched me deep.

It’s something - friendship and more than that,
reason which, is beyond me dear.
You’ve helped me in a bigger way;
than the gifts ordinary, I dote on you.

Between my fits of sadness here,
and the shows of delight at silly moves.
You’ve helped me find a reason within;
reason to remain the man I am.

I’m selfish, ask me why;
I want to be here in this bliss so fine.
So that I could laugh out loud
and tell this world I’m here, and here I am.

The worldly tips and spraying defense;
the martial training, the survival tricks;
all of ‘em are to make it firm,
that my Elixir remains, safe and sure.

I do it all for a cause my own,
for happiness, safety and peaceful nights;
I would be there to see you safe ’n sound,
and glow always with the sunshine smile.

I will live till you fulfill your dreams,
and make my reverie too come true.
That would be the happiest day,
in between all the worldly pains.

My Elixir, I’ve wished so much,
but the serious one is this special quest;
May we remain friends forever,
you, me and the world of care…

(tribute to a special friendship)