Bargain is here to stay

We entered the school gates
Hand in hand
And walked together barefeet
Leaving footprints in the sand.

We passed each other notes
In the boring bio class
And ran away from the cricket field
When we broke Badhur uncle's glass

When I was down with fever
Hot soup you used to get
And I gave you my umbrella
During heavy rains, while I got wet

When exams were around the corner
And our minds were full of doubts
We used to sit together and study
And help each other out

When I needed a pat on the back
You were always there for me
We were meant for each other
Like waves are meant for the sea

Our life was so happy
We never used to cry
We had fun in the sun
Under the clear, blue sky

You used to give me your joy
And take all my pain
In our wonderful friendship
There was no word as bargain

Those days of sharing have gone
Bargaining is what we do
When we give each other gifts
We want a return gift too

If you give me a box of chocolates
You want me to give you three
Our friendship isn't about "us"
We only think of the word "me"

Where are those happy times
Let them come back God, I pray
Otherwise compromise will fill our lives

Cause bargain is here to stay.