FRIEND FOR LIFE

He's the one I can rely on,
To let me know when I'm going wrong.
He's there for me when I thought I didn't need him,
Been at my side, when things were tough - through thick and thin.
Never failed to let me know when I messed up,
Sometimes he's a bit harsh...but I won't ever want him to stop.

There was a point when helplessness stepped in and started taking over,
But he'd hold me in his arms and say...'never give up babes....never'.
From his ambitions I find inspiration and motivation,
From his experiences I get solace, experience desired optimism.
Always one to lend a a word of advice, always honest at best,
His time is never to precious, he always express his interest.

Nothing is difficult for him to do, nowhere too far to go,
When I'm on my emotional breakdowns, his only advice 'take it slow'.
Never one to judge my associations, affilliations, or otherwise,
He'd be there to help celebrate, or pick up the pieces of my shattered life.
Tears of pain, hurt, anger, with him I have not experienced,
Just joy, laughter, filll my life, with his mere presence.

With all the praises heaped on him, he's no saint, mind you,
At times he pisses me off...because what he says most times comes true.
Modesty he always portrays when I look upon his face,
But I know in his mind it's 'I told you so' he says.
Nevertheless, on any given day he can be looked upon for solid advice,
To be be my advisor, my confidant, my Best friend ever so wise.

It seems he's been there forever, and will be there forever after,
To pick up, help build, protect, comfort, and share bundles of laughter.
A friend like this is to cherish, treasure, and hold on to for all your life,
To give to, as much as has been given, without a murmur, or feeling of strife.
Relationships may come and go in the blink of an eye,
But our friendship is worth more than that, it's not something you can buy.

So in case I neglected to tell you recently, I'm doing it now,
I appreciate you, I love you (although I sometimes feel to tell you to mine a cow).
Just kidding...Without those words of encouragement don't know where I'd be,
I thank God for you, for me being able to accept what has been said and finally see.
To your family I also give kudos...'cause no man is an island, you are not alone,
My FRIEND FOR LIFE you have been good to me, never far away, just a call from my phone.