Home » Poems » Marlon Malcolm » True Friends

True Friends

I ask myself what are some friends really for in your life 
When really and truly some are around for what they can gain
Some are only interested in benefiting from you 
Some really don't care if they cause you pain 
	
A true friend does not envy you for anything that you have 
They don't get red eyes for the new car that you bought 
They don't carry any form of information to your girlfriend 
Instead when cheating they cover you so you don't get caught 

No one is really perfect we all tell lies at one point 
But no matter what your friend always tells you the truth
And when other people play hypocrite about your looks 
Your true friend is not afraid to tell you if you are not cute 

Only your true friends will be honest with you at all times 
They tell you as it is and will always give you an honest answer
Your true friend will always ride or die for you that's a promise 
No matter how bad even if diagnosed with aids or cancer 
	
I have had experiences in life with people that I thought were friends
But after the long run with them found out that they were really fake 
Some wished me a good night when going to bed at nights
When deep down in the morning they wish that I didn't wake 

But like a ball kicked against a wall I did bounce back 
And it’s a good feeling to know who my friends are today 
They try always to offer me sound advice and opinions 
And like a true friend always listen to what I have to say

So when you do have good friends appreciate them at all times 
Because they are not like fake friends they don’t come and go 
I have had bad experiences when it comes to friends in the past 
But I have good friends in my life now and this is what I know 

So I take the time to pour champagne and raise a glass to my friends 
I especially salute the ones that stood beside me over the years 
The ones that helped to pick me up off the ground when I fell
And most of all to the ones when i cried was there to wipe my tears 

By: Marlon A Malcolm

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.