MY FRIEND

My friend, so many roads we travel,

that seem to have no end,

But the ones that really matter,

are traveled with a friend.

A cosmic twin connected,

with dreams much like our own,

Someone to stand beside us,

when we may feel alone.

They wipe away the sadness,

and dry the falling tears,

Fill our lives with laughter,

and share our deepest fears.

They hold our hands to guide us,

when we have lost our way,

And understand the things we feel,

but find so hard to say.

A friend is like a flower,

in the gardens of our soul,

With roots around our heart,

needing only love to grow.

And in their simple beauty,

we can find the things we need,

To make the garden grow

by spreading out their tender seeds.

A shoulder we can lean on,

when we are feeling weak,

They share our life's adventures,

and all the dreams we seek.

A shelter from the wind and rain,

a port in every storm.

A blanket we can wrap around,

to keep us safe and warm.

A light within our darkest nights,

on whom we can depend,

We hold a piece of heaven,

when we have found a friend.

Someone to tell our secrets to,

and hold them safe inside,

Someone who sees behind our walls,

where we may often hide.

A person to believe in us,

when no one seems to care,

Who'll listen to our problems,

anytime or anywhere.

Someone who doesn't judge us,

or pretend to understand,

Accepts us as we are

without conditions or demands.

A friend will walk beside us,

not in front or far behind,

Someone who sees us clearly,

when others are so blind.

A person we can trust in,

to be there when we call,

Who'll pick us up and dust us off,

if we should ever fall.

And if our hearts should break,

they'll hold it tight until it mends,

For there is nothing stronger

than the bond between two friends.

And every word I've written

has never felt so true,

I know because I've felt it all,

by being friends with you.