I dedicate the poem below to a dear friend, Faadiel Nordien (1954 - 2014). One only truly appreciates a person when they are no longer there. But, allow me to say a few words which is a dedication to him and I say this with all love and respect.
I pray that Almighty Allah showers him with His mercy and grant him a lofty place in Paradise - Aameen
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I will miss you
People
celebrate anniversaries in so many different ways
Today we celebrate the anniversary of our
friendship
Along the years you taught me much so I sing
your praise
Simple, down to earth, on your shoulder was
never a chip
But one quickly learns about you, the
prankster and joker
Quick-witted and subtle you were in your
humour
Causing red faces while straight-faced you
were as if a game of poker
Many a time most were caught while likely in a
stupor
You taught me without fear of me eclipsing you
in ambition
Rather you were to most a mentor and a friend
Upon reflection, no doubt you quietly bore
pain and rejection
This clearly did not stop you from your normal
trend
So many years have passed since we first did
meet
And our Lord knows best why He chose this day
That our friendship on this earth must be
complete
You have left for greener pastures while we do
stay
Never a goodbye to a friend but rather
farewell, so long
I have not met a person but from him a lesson
I did draw
Perhaps about you I should write a book of lessons
so strong
I remember the day we met but now in this
world I will see you no more
