To let down all defenses

To cast aside all pretense

To let slip the mask

And just be yourself

Devoid of drama

Except for silly pranks

No use of tantrums

Simply won’t work

To laugh at each other

And still be together

To tease and admonish

Without fear of revenge

To know what he’s thinking

And do what’s to be done

No words needed

It’s understood

To walk beside each other

To be a true friend

Not leading, nor following

Just walking side by side

No fear of judgment

No ridicule

You’ve known me since ages

My dear, dear friend

Meeting after a decade

We pick up lost threads

No fumbling for words

We know where we left

There’s comfort in your presence

I know that you care

We may not see each other

But you’re always there

True friendships need no reasons

Logic or explanations

Deep down in your heart, you know

That it’s always been there

To let down all defenses

To cast aside all pretense

To let slip the mask

And just be yourself