A Friend From Far Poem by Bhaswat Chakraborty

A Friend From Far

Rating: 4.6


Oh, ho! Oh ho, here you are
My friend, my friend from far
Am I glad to see you here
Oh my friend, oh dear, dear!

All this road you have treaded
All its rough have you coped
Don’t know what you were fed
Don’t know what you had groped

Let me wash your feet
Oh friend, oh love of mine
Let me offer you a seat
Let your big smile shine

Tell me, tell me all that you want
It’s been long we saw each other
Skipping anything? No, you can’t
I demand all of it to hear

I don’t have a lot to go but
I’ll offer it all I got in the hut
Even if it’s not there in what I got
Do tell me dear you want what

Those days of your modest help
And my limited little means
Remember how our strong self
Learnt and got by since!

Stay here as long you like
May be stay here for ever
Your presence is such a hike
Think of leaving never


Oh good neighbors, come here
Come here and see who I have
It’s my friend who has come from far
It’s my friend whom I much love
He’s my heart, he’s my soul
Shower him love and cheer! !


PS
'Is it not delightful to have a friend come from afar? ' – Confucius

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Nilufer Dursun 05 September 2009

This poem is related to the peace of the world.We share the same sun, moon and skyİ we're all brothers and sisters Bhaswat, don't we? I intend to participate in the internationale activity of poem in India in the future. How can I register the activity, can you send me the contact address please? Best wishes from Turkey Nilufer Dursun

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Philosophy of a DewyFlower 03 September 2009

a friendly poem which shows up sincere feelings well said! A friend who is far away is sometimes much nearer than one who is at hand. Is not the mountain far more awe-inspiring and more clearly visible to one passing through the valley than to those who inhabit the mountain 'Kahlil Gibran'

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Asef Fakih 06 August 2009

emotions expressed nicely, the plot demanded little more creativity though.

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Braja K Sarkar 26 July 2009

full of human touch, a great tribute to best friend..

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Efrem Thiwet 25 July 2009

you remind me my best friends. they weren't here and less than 1% to come here. the only way is i will visit them. it would be so nice if they read and comment it.

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Prince Obed de la Cruz 19 June 2010

friends of old mostly when they are from afar are really one of the most welcomed.

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Anand Madhukar 20 October 2009

Your friends must indeed be blessed to have you in their lives. A fine piece with a smooth flow.

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Pitilosi Mdala 18 September 2009

EEEEH! Man I m happy to have a dear poet from far.A friend from far this is the type of poem my life likes most.

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Sherri Coulter 18 September 2009

...I have travelled far...and how my men know me... I no not...but I'm here in peace with my friend.10

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Alex Andreev 14 September 2009

it is very beautiful and good poem. so touchy to read it. thank you for sharing

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