True friends will offer to dry your tears
And to hug you in celebration
True friends will laugh at the worst of your jokes
And be there to listen when you scream in frustration
True friends will be patient when you are down and out
And wallowing in “Why me?”
But then real friends will kick you in the pants
And bring you out of the deep void of self-pity
True friends will tell you the truth
Sometimes gently, but without hesitation
They will point you towards common sense
When your heart leads you to pain and temptation
And even when you ignore good advice
And head down that wrong road
True friends will never abandon your heart
They will be there to lighten the load
Many friends are there to comfort
But true friends will celebrate your success
They want to see your goals fulfilled
And they will not envy the talents you possess
Hold on to your true friends
Cherish their loyalty and their love
They are our angels here on earth
Sent to protect us by Heaven above
Donna Cavanagh - MyVeryOwnFan.com