In life it happens
to have a friend
seen too close in a distance
yet his mind being
a thousand miles away!

seek advice
from him over removing
barricades blocking
your progress
his counsel plungs you
a hundred meters
down the pit of agony!

in confidence you
pass on your innermost
secrets to him
the public knows you
from hair to bone marrow,
within no time

behind your back
enemies plan
to destroy you
he offers no defence
and volunteers leading
a campaign for
blowing up your character

with him share how
you are fast ascending
the ladder of success
not only you are hurled
down but also poor ladder
is demolished.

dismissing all friends
is attempting to escape reality
to arrest success they must be next
to your self.
choosing a buddy demands
scrutiny. bodies and mind
must be in unison, is the formula.