A Friend by James O'Brien

A friend is one, who's always there,
Someone that shows they always care,
A person that will stand by you,
No matter what you've had to do.

A friend is one, who'll help you see,
The person you're supposed to be,
And when a challenge comes around,
Their hugs will help your heart rebound.

A friend will show you things you've missed,
Like presents for your Christmas list,
Or maybe show you ways to grow,
By helping with the things you know.

But as I think about a friend,
This thought I hope to also send,
That friendship should begin with me,
To be the friend that's there for thee.

I hope we all are guilty of,
Supporting friends we have with love,
And be the friend they need today,
For this, I bow and humbly pray.

© James O'Brien
March 2004