What Is True Friendship

A true friend is one you can call night or day, Who would listen to every word you say. The hand that reaches out to hold your own, That someone who never allows you to feel alone. That warm embrace that makes you feel secure, And soothe the heartache you can't seem to endure. The laughter you share that dries those incessant tears, That someone who always seems to dispel your fears. That someone who helps with a kind word or deed, That someone who caters to an urgent need. A true friend will understand when you're in pain, And stand besides you in sun or rain. That someone who is unafraid to say you're wrong, And gives good advice to make you strong. Some may say true friendship is rare, But I can emphatically declare , That I am blessed with friends who genuinely care.