What Is a Friend

It's important to have a real close friend,
on whom you can rely.
One who shares your hopes and dreams.
Consoles you, when you cry!

A shoulder, you can lean on,
in times of stress and strife,
to encourage and advise you,
down the road we know, as life!

A friend who'll always be there!
One on whom, you can depend!
Does not question your decisions,
he's just a loyal friend!

He'll back you up, through thick and thin,
no matter how bizarre!
He treats you like a brother!
He accepts you, as you are!

No matter what the future holds,
there's one thing to contend,
you'll know that you've been truely blessed,
because, he is your friend!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 6/26/2014 8:54:00 PM
WOW, I've lost my words!! :) another great write!
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Date: 9/16/2013 11:05:00 AM
very well-said..a very awesome poem you penned here friend Ralph...thanks for sharing this. Good day :)
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Date: 8/20/2013 9:00:00 AM
I've been struggling with the concept of friends lately--and what they should be. Thank-you for this beautiful piece.
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Date: 8/6/2013 10:03:00 PM
Agreed! Excellent rhymes. It flows so well. Just like a relationship with a friend. Flows like a river. It's smooth, cool and reliable. Always, Laura
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Date: 6/8/2013 9:21:00 PM
a joy to read because i know someone like that
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Date: 5/11/2013 9:09:00 PM
Hello Ralph, stopping by to say hi, and wish you a nice mother's day... xox~ Linda
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Date: 5/4/2013 1:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, very nicely written, well deserved win. Terry xoxo
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Date: 5/1/2013 6:25:00 PM
Ralph, CONGRATULATIONS... friendship can be sweet.. :-) *LINDA
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Date: 4/30/2013 6:09:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Ralph! And you're right, I'll bet we could have been fishin' buddies (like brothers)!!
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Date: 4/29/2013 9:05:00 PM
Big Congrats to you on your win~A.O
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Date: 4/29/2013 8:48:00 PM
Congratulations Ralph..:-)
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Date: 4/29/2013 5:48:00 PM
Blessed indeed to have such a friend. Congratulations on your high placement. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/22/2013 12:20:00 PM
Nice one, Ralph. I'm gaga over your impeccable rhyming. Good luck in the contest, my friend. :)
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Date: 4/21/2013 1:16:00 PM
We are so fortunate if we find someone who even is close to this description. A wonderful poem, Ralph!
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