The importance of being a friend

As we go through life we really value our friends,
Right through the week and not just at weekends,
They provide us with much love and real support,
Through the good and the bad times it is great to report

That they are there for us when we need them most,
At times we take it for granted as we get engrossed,
Our daily routine and affairs leaving us no time,
We forget to give a thought until we start to climb

Into our bed that night when we realize the privilege
That our friend has paid us as we take that night's voyage
Into the unknown world of dreams and faraway places
It dawns on us how fortunate we are to have a friend that watches

Over us whatever we do each and every day,
Does not impose but when needed they stay
In close contact and their help and assistance they offer,
But nothing in return is their need they quickly do answer

When we try to speak to them of their benevolence
And try to give thanks to appreciate their love and guidance,
Given to us free and without any catch,
They say only that we would do the same and match

Their efforts with our own if the boot was on the other foot,
They say we would match their loyalty with our own output,
And be there for them both honest and true,
In the same way they are honored to look out for you.

Indeed this is one of the life's most special events
Being there for someone is a prize beyond recompense
As we would both give for the other from our own reserves
It is no more than a friend, so supportive, so richly deserves.

And we should remember and be able to return the favor,
Given the chance and the situation we could be the answer
To our friends time of need if they are in distress,
Be willing to help them out, but it is not to impress

Them with our generosity, only our love
And companionship for them for which we need no shove,
Or reminder to show us how much in their debt we are
As we assist them we remember - they have been our star.

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