"Friend"

A helping hand in time of need
Born of concern for others
Wishing nothing in return
Being there like a sister or a brother

An open ear a few kind words
A shoulder to cry on
With no fear of secrets spilled
You help this soul to go on

Always there in good times or in bad
To help shore up the wall
One who would make time for oneself
To pick up the phone and call

No distance or place too far or near
That would diminish your presence
An understanding of what I am
With open arms you accept me in my true sense

You know of what I could be
Always cheering on to make a better me
You know the right time to step in
Or just stand beside me

Looking far and wide no word can describe
Better than a little word "Friend"
And that is what you are in my life

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