You are the sweetest gift life has brought me

Like a diamond that lasts forever

There are many times that we disagree

Opposing views that make us much clever.

Days turned to years of wonderful friendship

An exciting journey we never dreamt

You gave me wings to fly; I took the leap

Everyday with you is a life well spent

Hair will turn grey and the beauty will fade

Strength will perish, youthfulness will be gone

Will make our friendship a durable shade

Till we wait for a mesmerizing dawn.

 No matter how hard our journeys will be

Remember our friendship, our reverie.

                                                                                    ~  Dr. Luzviminda Rivera

                                                                                        Tarlac Province, Philippines