World's Best Friend

Whenever you need me I'll be there.
I want you to know that I truly care.

When life knocks you down on your knees,
I'll be at your side just as fast as you please.

A shoulder to cry on when times are rough,
An encouraging word when you don't feel good enough.

An ear to listen to your hopes and your dreams,
A voice of moderation when you've gone to extremes.

Someone to share the good and the bad,
I will be the worlds best friend you ever had!

-unknown-

True Friends

In a friendship
we're free to expose,
Parts of ourselves
nobody else knows.

The thing that sustains it,
and sets it apart,
Is not something spoken,
'tis a bond of the heart.

True friends are rare,
in a lifetime two or three,
I'm so glad it happened,
between you and me

-unknown-

To My Best Friend

by Kiah K. Chonko

I was sitting here thinking
of the words I want to say,
but they just wouldn't come out right
so I found a different way

I got a piece of paper
and I wrote this poem for you,
but there's no way to thank you
for everything you do

For always being nice to me
and staying by my side,
for helping fix my problems
and never leaving me behind

For accepting my thoughts and feelings,
though you do not understand,
for never giving up on me
and being my best friend

For making me laugh
and letting me cry
and saying you'd miss me
if I were to die

Everything you mean to me
you could never know
In all the ways you've changed my life
I could never show

The way you take care of me,
you're my shining star
and though it's so incredible
that's just the way you are

Before I get too mushy
it's time for me to go,
but before I leave this ink-filled page
there's one thing you should know

As long as we are living,
no matter when or where,
if you ever need me
just call and I'll be there

I'll climb a thousand mountains
and swim a thousand seas
anything to be there
'cause you've been there for me

Happy Birthday Friend

A brand new day is dawning
And as it gets its start,
I want you know I am thinking
Of you with warmth in my heart.

I hope your birthday is special
No one deserves it more than you!
You are such a kindhearted person,
It shows in everything that you do.

So, have a perfect morning
And an even lovelier day...
May happiness surround you
Always.... not just for today!

-unknown-

The Gift of Knowing You

There are gifts of many treasures
For both the young and old,
From the tiniest little trinkets
To great boxes filled with gold.

But, put them all together
And they could not stand in lieu,
Of the greatest gift of all
The gift of knowing you.

When your times are filled with troubles
Sadness, grief, or even doubt,
When all those things you planned on
Just aren't turning out.

by Dave Stout

Just turn and look behind you
From the place at which you stand,
And look for me through the shadows
And reach out for my hand.

I will lift from you your burden
And cry for you your tears,
Bear the pain of all your sorrows
Though it may be for a thousand years.

For in the end I would be happy
To have helped you start anew,
It's a small price to pay
For the gift of knowing you.

My Friend

You gave me words of kindness
Tied with a ribbon of gold,
Hearing them was important
To heal my heart and soul

Your gift of words made a difference
When I was down and blue,
Questioning why I bother,
Doing what I do.

Life can be a challenge
Sometimes it seems unfair,
But when I was tired and struggling
It helped that you were there.

What can I give you in return
Your friendship is so dear,
Please know if you ever need me
I will always be here.

Kind words and time are needed
By people everywhere,
When wrapped with a smile or a hug
They're a gift that says I care!

-unknown-

Memories of You

by Jonzen Chow

Within my book of memories
are special thoughts of you
and all the evidence of glorious things
which, because of you, came true.

As I turn back the pages of memories
and recall each single thought,
I realize the happiness and pleasure
that knowing you has brought.

There are memories of the times
we’ve shared both bright and gloomy days
there are memories of your kindness
and your friendly, thoughtful ways.

There are memories of your laughter,
your gay and cheery smile
that added a bright note to each of us
and made life more worthwhile.

There are memories of the things
we planned each friendly little chat,
when we would get together
and just talk of this and that.

And when I recall these memories
as I move along life’s way
they grow more precious and blessed
with every passing day.