A Friend

A friend is always there for you
when you need them most
A friend will give the last they have
and, never brag or boast

A friend will always love you
just the way you are
A friend will come to visit you
no distance is too far

A friend will give you the biggest hug
on those days you need to cry
A friend will always go with you
and, never ask you why

A friend will always tell you
all the times that you are wrong
A friend will tell you..if you can't sing
when you try to sing a song

A friend will argue and make you mad
`til  you can't stand..to see their face
That's when you both..go away for a while
and, give each other space

It's such an amazing thing in life
to have a wonderful friend
Who will share the good times and the bad
until the bitter end



I dedicate this poem to my best Friend 
Greg Stack
May you rest in piece
Feb. 14th 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Nance Avatar
June 12, 2014 at 8:41 PM
Hey friend where ya at? we miss you !
Horsch Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 7:46 AM
I'm still around
Lamoureux Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 8:00 AM
I enjoyed rereading this one. Mind you I do have a few friends that are not above bragging., that's okay becausevI love them as they are.
Horsch Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 3:40 PM
Thank you Richard for stopping by. Your a good friend. OK. You can brag if you want.
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Hey, Roger, I have gotten way behind in comments and I think want to read a new poem of yours, but I have to get to church very soon, so I will just for now wish you a happy new year, if I didn't already. Hope you will post a new poem and let me know very soon!
Horsch Avatar
January 8, 2014 at 3:22 PM
I am sorry that it took me so long to get back to you Andrea, but I have been sick. I have just posted another new poem for you to read.
Deschler Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 5:31 PM
So true, indeed. Best friends will forgive and forget no matter what, and they are always there when you need them most. I enjoyed this heartfelt write, Roger. Well done, and congratulations on your win!...Thank you very much for the kind congrats!
Horsch Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 7:37 PM
Your too kind Kelly, I just thought to myself when I was writing this poem. What makes a friend. And the poem then wrote itself. Thanks for the wonderful visit.... Hugs....Roger
May Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 3:33 PM
A true friend is a tresure indeed Roger..congrats
Horsch Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Thank you so much Joseph, May you and your family have a wonderful New Year......your friend....Roger
Ligon Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Heartfelt and genuine. Congrats, Roger. Hugs, Juliet.
Horsch Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 6:37 AM
Thank you so much Juliet, It's always nice when you visit....Hugs....Roger
Anglesey Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 12:57 AM
Well done. I really enjoyed the theme and rhyme. Very nice work. Congrats on the win :)
Horsch Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 6:45 AM
Thank you so much Karen, I enjoyed writing this poem...Hugs...Roger
Mehta Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 4:16 AM
Enjoyed your poem and congratulations on the fine win,Roger
Horsch Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Thank you so much Dr Ram, I always love to hear from you....Roger
A   Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Hello My Friend Roger, :) , CONGRATULATIONS, thank you for supporting my SMILE contest. :) Wishing you a Warm And Heartfelt New Year. Take care.... LINDA
Horsch Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Thank you so much for the win Linda, I love to enter your contests.....Hugs....Roger
Sirak Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 8:01 AM
You have captured the essence of true friendship.
Horsch Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Thanks again Monterey, You're too kind.....Hugs...Roger
Andresen Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM
- To you my friend Roger!! - Greetings to you from Norway: Wish you and everyone you love a enjoyable Christmas. - I hope the year 2014 will be a lovely and peaceful year. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Horsch Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 12:44 PM
To Anne Lise, You have been a wonderful friend to me and the soup. I extend the Greetings back to you from the USA. I also wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a very good new year.....Hugs & Love....Roger
Breidenthal Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Those true friends are rare gems to find.Not impossible to find, but it takes effort to find them sometimes. Lovely verses. It was nice reading some of your work this afternoon. Always, Laura
Horsch Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 3:13 PM
You are too kind. I will make sure I read more of your of your poems, when I have more time...Hugs...Roger
Davis Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Roger This is a lovely dedication to friendship. You described how true friends should be and act toward one another. Great job I have a friends poem entitled "A Friends Loyalty Pledge" if you want to check it out. Thanks for the amazing comment on my Stolen Hearts poem. Hugs
Horsch Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 6:41 AM
First of all thank you Robin, I enjoyed writing this poem. I will try to read your poem as soon as I find more time....Hugs...Roger
Dietrich Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM
yes, that is the good and bad of it. I had a very good friend like this once upon a time. But one day she got really upset by one little remark I said. Everyone I tell this to says they can't see what I said wrong. And she took it so crazy. She never talked to me again. That was the day I came to SOUP. Sometimes a friendship ends and many more begin!!
Horsch Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM
Oh, there you are. I knew my good friend would show up. Thank you for reading my newest poem. A real good friend would forgive and not hold a grudge. You have plenty of good friends here....Hugs....Roger
Flannery Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 1:54 PM
So well said Roger. Makes you realize what a wonderful gift friendship really is and the responsibilities that come along with it. And thank you for your kind comments. May You and Yours have a Joyous Season!
Horsch Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 4:27 PM
Thank you so much Vincent, I enjoyed writing this one...Roger
Lamoureux Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Who would we be without our friends? This is a very thoughtful piece.
Horsch Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Thank you so much Richard, It's nice when you visit....Roger
Kendrick Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Good friends are hard to find and are a valuable assett..Great work about the topic..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Horsch Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 11:45 AM
oops, I meant to send this one to Nette below. But while I am here. Thank you so much for reading my poem...Hugs...Roger
Horsch Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Thanks Nette, It means a lot to me that you stopped by...Hugs.....Roger
Onclaud Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 11:36 AM
we do need loving friends to make life a better place to cherish.. this is a hearfelt, splendid piece, roger.. you delight!... huggs
Horsch Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Thanks Nette, It means a lot to me that you stopped by...Hugs.....Roger
Duggan Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Roger I agree with Peter, that is one hell of a poem, I don't write poetry but I do love reading them and that one is a beauty, understood every word. Vera
Horsch Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 6:34 AM
Thank you so much Vera, For your nice words...Hugs...Roger
Mehta Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM
You have perfectly pulled your feelings for a friend, Roger
Horsch Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 9:19 PM
Thank you so much for reading my new poem. It means a lot to me...Roger
A   Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Hello, Roger I hope your friend never finds the meaning of bitter. After reading this poem. It seems to me, You Are The Perfect Friend to any individual. I am happy to read this poem. It makes me smile to know, you have a better definition to the word Friend, Than Webster does. A class a poem... another fav... Linda
Horsch Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 7:57 PM
Thank you Linda, You are the first to read and leave a comment. This poem was inspired by a warm hearted and loving friend who means a lot to me. I pulled this one from deep within.....hugs & Luv....Roger
A   Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM
soup mail
Horsch Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 8:11 PM
ok
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