The Hand Of Friendship (Poetry)

It is a very precious thing
to have one special friend —
one person in the world who truly cares —
who sees us through the worst of times
and helps the heart to mend
by being there — a kindred soul who shares
everything that life can throw —
each bombshell or bouquet —
failure or success, they’re at our side
to hold our hand or pat our back
or ease the stressful day
with a sympathetic ear while we confide
all those nagging doubts and fears
that plague a restless mind
for a trouble shared is often cut by half
when friendship weaves its magic spell
by simply being kind
and recalling happy times to make us laugh.