Real Friendships

"Real Friendships" © 2005 Michelle Lynn LeBlanc Real friendships are ones that grow throughout the years They don’t often start with all kinds of emotions But throughout time, transcend many fears They accept and love you just for who you are They don’t focus on your failures But lovingly encourage you to reach for the stars Real Friends are hard to find and harder to lose They are faithful and kind And they will walk a hundred miles in your shoes They handle your heart gently and wisely with care Even when they know you’re in the wrong They know just what needs to be shared They see their own issues, as you tell of your own As you share with them your heart They encourage you to see where you have grown They are there through the thick and through the thin You will find their heart faithful forever And their love rooted deeply within Now Real Friends are not perfect by near or by far But as you encounter each hardship Watch as they still love you right where you are If you have found just one Real Friend Don’t ever take them for granted For you have found a shining gem! © 2005 Michelle Lynn LeBlanc