A friend is an attitude within you
A talk you always can continue
A feeling you have known a while
a thought that sparks an inner smile

A friend is a person you hold dear
Who ventures far, yet stays quite near
Whose presence sets the spirit free
Who brings out candor and honesty

A friend shares all your joy and tears
Feels triumph with you, knows your fears
Accepts your strengths and weaknesses too
Won't let small things dull frienship's hue

A friend will walk life's miles with you
And nourish values sound and true
Though paths may sometimes drift apart
True friendship never leaves the heart

~ Bruce B. Wilmer ~