You Are My Best Friend

You held my hand;
And never let go.
You walked with me down the valley,
Until darkness conquered.

You saw in me
What, to others
Was hidden
And you nurtured it.

You took the shame
Of being with me,
A selfish introvert,
A mean girl.

You looked out for me;
When times were darker,
And moments lighter,
And roads thicker.

You treated me
With love
Like I ever deserved it,
And never bragged about it.

You searched for me,
Through the thickness of the bushes.
You dragged me out of the mad,
When I was stuck.

You believed in me,
Gave me more reasons to smile,
Obliged me to work hard,
And made me who I am.

You loved me;
Like a friend, sister,
Best friend or better still
And did not turn back.

You carried me all the way;
When I was light.
And when I was heavy,
You did not abandon me.

You tolerated me
When the worst of me came out.
Forgave me,
When, your feelings I had hurt.

You took me in;
Even when I had betrayed your love
And had grown proud and arrogant;
And shaped me back.

You came into my life to stay.
I have appreciated that;
Now that I have seen it all,
In real life times.

You kept your words;
Till today,
When the favor,
I wish to return.

You love this day,
Because you have me;
And have seen that in me
Which no one has.

You have today
To take a break
And celebrate me not
But rather, you.

For you came to stay
And many more of these days
Shall we await and rejoice in
For the love of God.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Bangalee Avatar
March 28, 2023 at 9:34 PM
lovely poem penned; friendship never dies; great to read; congrats for POTD
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:53 AM
Thank you so much Mahtab
M  Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 10:45 PM
Such beautiful words Ampurire….a poem well deserved for POTD…..Big Congratulations…..Debx
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:53 AM
Thank you
Nicole Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 8:29 PM
And this is the definition of a "true friend." Always being there, no questions asked. Showing "Unconditional Love !" Your thoughts are so beautiful and uplifting. Congratulations Anitah, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:54 AM
Wow,thank you for the encouraging words.
Chuuk Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Touchingly beautiful. Congratulations on POTD!
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:54 AM
Thank you Fin
Feeley Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 1:46 PM
Congrats on this appreciative POTD...so warmly written.
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:54 AM
Thanks for appreciating
Volumes Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 12:51 PM
So well deserved. With every best wish.
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:55 AM
Ms Wendy,thank you very much.
Romios Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Greetings on sharing your soul, with us, And glad Team Poetry, honored you with Poem of the Day. Enjoy and celebrate. Panagiota xo
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:56 AM
?? Thanks so much team??
La France Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Ampurire, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor with your poem, blessings, Constance
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:56 AM
Thank you
Slaughter Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 9:25 AM
A true friend is a rare and precious gift, indeed. Congrats on POTD. One small note: check Stanza 6, Line 3.
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:57 AM
Alright,thanks so much
Goldsmith Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 7:46 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A beautiful/powerful write. Have a blessed day/week.......................
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:57 AM
Thank you
Andresen Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 7:45 AM
- Congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d. :) -
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:57 AM
Thank you
Sands Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 7:39 AM
Very nice. Congratulations for POTD :)
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:59 AM
Thank you
Fowler Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 7:30 AM
Love in your tone for this uplifting and beautiful poem Anitah. Congratulations on POTD! :)
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 4:00 AM
Thank you
Turner Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 7:14 AM
A very touching poem.This one was written from the heart to another heart. True friendship is very hard to find, more so, these days, when everybody wants something for nothing. A well deserved POTD. Congratulations, Ampurire on the honior. Thanks for the poem.
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:58 AM
Thank you for the appreciation
Lawrence Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 6:26 AM
Beautiful soulful words from your heart .Poignant and powerful. Congratulations on POTD Anitah ! Blessings, Susan :)
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:59 AM
Thanks.
Kitchin Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 4:12 AM
Ampurire, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD!
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 4:00 AM
Thanks
Seeker Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 1:15 AM
Thanks for sharing this deep, soulful poem, so beautifully penned, warmest congratulations on POTD, Anitah
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 4:01 AM
Thank you
Hold Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Now there is a real POEM. Should be poem of the day if I was the boss.
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 4:01 AM
Thank you very much
Volumes Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 5:06 AM
What a beautiful poem. How lucky anyone would be to have such a friend. A am making this one of my favorites so I can go back and read it over when I need to feel the warmth of friendship that your lovely poem exudes.
Anitah  Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 4:02 AM
I'm humbled.
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