True friend

In the stillness of the night,

Where shadows waltz with waning light,

A true friend stands, unwaveringly near,

A radiant beacon, banishing fear.

Through tempests fierce and drenching rain,

Through heartache deep and searing pain,

A true friend's hand, warm and kind,

Soothes the restless, troubled mind.

In the symphony of joyous laughter,

In silent moments, words sought after,

A true friend knows, without a doubt,

The silent cries your soul shouts out.

Across vast distances, or time apart,

A true friend resides within the heart,

An unbroken bond, strong and pure,

A love that time cannot obscure.

In the garden of our fleeting years,

A true friend tends and gently steers,

Seeds of hope and blooms of grace,

A cherished, constant, sacred place.

So here’s to friends, steadfast and true,

Who see the very best in you,

With them, we find our truest home,

With them, we know we're not alone.