Even if the mahout uses the goad,
the elephant carries him and goes ahead;

Even if the mother beats her child for mischief,
the child crying 'Ammaa....' runs behind her with grief;

Even if you chide your friend for some mistake,
he won't do any furious harm and put you in stake;

Even if they live for quite long with you,
ENEMIES won't match for friendship with you!

Dr.V.K. Kanniappan

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/enemies-won-t-match-for-friendship/