who knows you and likes you

Exactly the way that you are,

Someone who's special

and so close in thought

That no distance

can ever seem far.

A friend understands you

without any words,

Stands by you

when nothing goes right,

And willingly

talks over problems with you

Till they somehow just vanish

from sight...

And whether you're neighbors

or live miles apart,

A word from a friend gives a lift

To your heart and your spirit

that shows you once more

Why friendship

is life's dearest gift!