For all seasons and reasons

This is something I wrote a while back

Relations happen all the time

Marriage happens for a reason- The familial bond; Procreation;

Love happens for a reason- Togetherness;

Friendship happens for a reason- mmmmm….. That’s just it- They don’t happen for a specific reason. It happens for a multitude of reasons and I cannot put my finger on one.

I have heard people say “friendship is for all reasons and seasons”- In my experience I found that to be true. However, I could not fathom the phrase “All seasons”- Why not just say ‘forever’? Much later on, I understood that ‘forever’ is a relative term and a phrase not to be trusted. Time flew and there came a time when I had to understand the phrase ‘all seasons’

Be it summer or winter, autumn or spring, my friends have stood by me. But mind you, I am not talking about the climate around, but within.

When happiness dwelled in my heart, their lips bloomed in a smile, not unlike a spring bloom.

When sadness streaked my face, their lips frowned, not unlike the dark clouds on a rainy day

When I jumped in victory and joy, their face shone like the summer afternoon

When I was down, they set my spirits afire, not unlike the crackling fires lit during winter

I will never be sure if forever means a day or a week or a month or a year. But I am sure of this – Friendship is an absolute for all seasons, whatever is the reason for the friendship or the season.

I want to thank my best friends- Not for just being friends, but for being there for all reasons and seasons. Love you so much.