Innocence Lost And Found

By Moiz Poonawala

Not too long back I had a friend ,

Whose smile I know I shall never forget ,

He could make this world a lively place ,

Smiles hid all pain on that innocent face

His eyes were kind , happy ,and full of life

Overflowing with joy, never scared of strife

His heart was pure , and so unstained

His spirit free , never knew restraint .

His mind so free without a care ,

His thought flew high where angels dare

His words were kind, so sweet , so pure

Like music that can heal, soothe and cure

But the winds of change , at him they tore

Re-sculpted his mind , his heart and his very core.

He seldom smiled , or spoke his mind ,

Seldom showed much care for his kind .

His friends grew few , and many were his foes

His words grew few as his pride arose.

Anger and pride consumed his very being

I Pitied the ailing soul , alone and devoid of all sheen

Now everyday I stand among my own reflections

And tell myself it's now or never ,

Change now my friend , before you are lost forever .

By Moiz Poonawala