Friendship

Golden jubilee of my university
Has tied thousands in amity
The solemn party becomes a pleasant sojourn
Old and young graduates passionately yearn

Decoration with flowers,lighting and festoons welcome all
Wives and children of graduates happily stroll
Pairs and groups of friends are engaged in gossip
Some eat snacks while others take sip

In such thrilling and festive mood
I met a friend exceptionally good
We are friends for long long years
We embraced each other with  tears

Memories sprang up of bittersweet past
We shared many stories,many left untold at last
We took renewed vow to love each other at parting
We exchanged smile and pensive looks for another meeting

Golden jubilee is the golden feather of our life
Friendship triumphs through concert and strife

Author's Note

The poem has been written on the true experience of The Golden Jubilee and Alumni Reunion,2012 of Bangladesh Agricultural University(BAU),Mymensing.
It has been posted from the Wi-Fi Zone and Cyber Cafe established by ICT-Cell,BAU established at the Agricultural Technology Fair in the BAU Stadium

Reviews

[Bob Lazzar]

Beautiful and touching poem that evoked many emotions in me. Although it was written about a specific celebration, it's many wonderful images and the genuine sincerity of your expressions bring back many happy memories of the reunions that I have enjoyed in my life. Your final two lines are an absolute blessing and summarize your poem magnificently while providing it with a very powerful and satisfying ending. I enjoyed it very much.

[zainul]

Thank you Bob for the very admiring review.
It has greatly inspired me.
I am really very glad to know that you could relate with this piece and you enjoyed it very much.

[minisla]

True friendship is a gift not to be ignored

[zainul]

Thank you minisla for the precious comment.
I appreciate your kind review.

[myrt2013]

Not only you remembered your old-time friend, you have now left everlasting memories of an event you enjoyed together in other times. Forgot to mention I like your style, your narrative came from the heart.

[zainul]

Thank you for the very admiring review and wonderful compliments.
I am very inspired by your generous words.

[chuna]

"friendship"
beautiful and I can feel the emotions in the words you used..
I remember my friends exchanging gifts and love,,
"I love friends"

[zainul]

This is a great piece of review in verses.
Thank you Chuna for the generous words.

[chuna]

your so much welcome>>

[Krithika Raghavan]

Definitely, this poem is a golden feather to your colorful cap~ skillfully written.

[zainul]

I am very glad to read your words of decoration.
I hope to share the pleasure with all friends in this site.
Thanks for the nice review and amazing compliments.

[fireblossom]

Magnificent. The poem accomplishes so much. Scene set - Mood established - color - emotion. Friendships overcome all. And set in a clean sparse form. Very nice work.

[zainul]

I could not dream even that criticism might be such concise yet so comprehensive.I feel very honored,dear poet, by your inspiring review.

[Pax]

a very nice celebration for friendship... great!

[zainul]

Thank you Pax for stopping by and join the celebration of friendship by your lovely review.

[Grace Eisenhauer]

This is beautiful! I can very much relate to "We exchanged smile and pensive looks for another meeting"...the rhyme and rhythm of this piece was also very good :)

[zainul]

Thank you Grace for the graceful and admiring review.
I feel very inspired by your generous words on rhyming.

[michael.c.m]

Beautiful piece, this. Would love to hear it read.

[zainul]

Thank you so much Michael.
I am very glad to know that you would love to hear it read.

[msliebee]

reminds me of leaving school, it made me a little sad actually. i loved it

[zainul]

Thanks for sharing your real feeling.
I appreciate your kind participation.

[Sami Khalil]

The whole poem is amazing especially the last two lines. They speak volumes about special occasions and the happiness it brings with the reunion of friends. It is always good to know that they are still alive and that we share our achievements with them in life...Thank you for sharing dear poet...:)

[zainul]

Thank you Sami for the very inspiring review.
You have made my day.
Really,reunion of friends brings immense happiness.
I feel very much rewarded by your generous support for this piece.

[Sami Khalil]

It is really powerful . You are welcome... I will visit from now and then...:)

[zainul]

Thank you dear poet for the reassurance ...:)

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^ :)