My hands trembling as I removed the lid

From the leather box wrapped in plastic,

Excited to immerse myself

In the memories of my past,

Of my precious school days.

Various souvenirs I discovered

The little trinkets I received,

And the numerous little handicrafts I made

But never got the chance to give.

I took out the contents one by one

My memories flooding back

Rewinding to those jolly, carefree days

Where we laughed heartily, and were foolish.

My smile, which widened as I dug deeper,

Changed into a grimace

As I reached the end

And took out a woven bracelet.

It was a beautiful thread bracelet

A pretty ornament

Woven with patterns of cherry blossoms

The threads so fine

Flawless even through a magnifying glass

But the friendship it took me back to

Was far from perfect.

Supposedly my best friend, my other half

My inseparable companion for ten years,

The person even inside my personal bubble

Began to drift apart

The different beads spilled far.

She got new companions, and I was left alone

After I tried my best to be at her side,

But I was naïve, and didn't get the hint

That I wasn't needed anymore

And clung on until I received the shock.

I still treasure the bracelet, a gift

From her, to me

Because the snap was short,

And the bond- very long.

I had a lot of memorable moments with her

We practically grew up together

The bracelet is a reminder now

Never to trust blindly.

You are a different entity,

A unique individual,

Be your own self, your own best friend,

Never dependent on others,

While maintaining strong bonds with others.

These experiences make me stronger,

Make me who I am now,

A better version of myself

Which will continue to rise and shine,

And keep learning from life.

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