My friend, you always keep me in your thoughts
no matter how many times I try your patience.
I've given you many reasons to give up on me
but you are always there, always guiding me.

You are the balm that soothes me
when I rage and act like a child,
and your comforting words tell me it's okay
in ways which show your tender and loving side.

When others betray me and leave me all alone
you are always there, always picking me up.
In your eyes I can do little wrong, for you
protect me from my own worst enemy: myself.

Our friendship is special, it is funny, it is real.
It transcends age and distance, and it thrives.
It grows because you nurture it, as if it is a garden,
adding equal amounts of love and attention.

Yes, we're just friends but we are so much more.
We protect each other, support each other,
and I can't thank you enough for keeping
my dark sides at bay.

Without you I am nothing, but with your
friendship I am young again and full of life.

You give me much more than you could ever know.