A friend is a person of great understanding
   Who shares all our hopes and our schemes,
A companion who listens with infinite patience
   To all of our plans and our dreams.
A true friend can make all our cares melt away
   With the touch of a hand or a smile,
And with calm reassurance make everything brighter,
   Making life always seem more worthwhile.
A friend shares so many bright moments of laughter
   At even the tiniest thing--
What memorable hours of light-hearted gladness
   And pleasure this sharing can bring!
A friend is a cherished and precious possession
   Who know all our hopes and our fears,
A loved one to treasure deep down in our hearts
   With a closeness that grows through the years!


This poem is in the public domain.