Good Friends

                                           Good friends share laughter,

                                                          and everyday life's tears.

                                           They give freely of joy,

                                                          to dispel another's fears

                                           Good friends live in memories,

                                                          though separated by many miles.

                                           They know that heart felt thoughts,

                                                          will help through life trials.

                                           Good friends share a love,

                                                          that binds one to all.

                                           They walk beside one another,

                                                          and help when the other falls.

                                           Good friends stand beside you,

                                                          and not just behind you.

                                           They do so because;

                                                          no return gift in mind.

                                           Good friends share alike,

                                                          the good times and the bad.

                                           They know what to do and say,

                                                          to make another, happy not sad.

                                           Good friends reach out freely,

                                                          to comfort in life pain.

                                           They know the hope of sunshine,

                                                          and the lonely gloom of rain.

                                           Good friends never leave you,

                                                          they stay because they care.

                                           They know how unshared burdens,

                                                          can make life seem unfair.

                                           Good friends help tomorrow’s mountain,

                                                          change into a gentle slope.

                                           They reach out with hand and heart,

                                                          to replenish a tarnished hope.

                                           Good friends are important,

                                                          to life’s necklace of days.

                                           It seems really best to be,

                                                          good friends to all always.