TRUE FRIENDSHIP
For those who have experienced the joy of true friendship,
and for those who are searching for a true friend...
A true friend is there through the
good and bad, beautiful and
ugly, hot and cold, rain or shine
A true friend can't wait to see you,
embrace you, hug you, love you,
laugh with you, talk with you
A true friend is your backseat driver,
protector, adviser, right-hand-man,
partner, consultant, one-of-a-kind
A true friend will not tolerate excuses,
condone compromise, or lie for you
A true friend is your bosom-buddy,
pal, confidant, sidekick, colleague,
comrade-in-arms, companion
A true friend is fifty-fifty, will tell you
anything, keep a secret, correct you
when you are wrong, and advise you
to do that which is right
A true friend is bold, courageous,
fearless, and will be at your side
in a moment's notice, under
any circumstances
A true friend will not patronize you,
forsake you, lie to you, or betray you
A true friend will stand shoulder-to-shoulder
with you through life's toughest times, and
will not back down in the face of adversity
A true friend is not dictated to or ruled-over
by others, but listens to you, cares only for
you, and puts you first in his life--above and
beyond everything and everyone on Earth
A true friend will share his life experiences
with you, and tell you the truth in love,
even if it hurts and makes you mad
A true friend will stand up for you in the
midst of your persecution, and guard
you in a storm of rocks and arrows
A true friend will keep a secret, correct
you, encourage you, and love you,
even when you are wrong
A true friend will warn you of danger,
warn you when you are being deceived,
tell you "Don't do it!" and always be
there for you...no matter what
A true friend will hold your hand tightly,
support you, stop you from falling, crawl
with you, and carry you if you can't walk
A true friend will feel your pain and
sorrow, suffer with you, cry with you,
and gently dry the tears from your face
A true friend will trust you with his life,
take you at your word, and tell you
to get tough and stop your whining
A true friend will stand face-to-face with
your enemies, defend you, protect you,
fight for you, make sacrifices for you,
and even die for you
A true friend will look ahead for you,
be there with you, lead you, guide you,
walk side-by-side with you, guard you,
follow behind you, and watch your
back to keep you safe
A true friend will give you his last morsel
of food, last drop of water, last breath of air
A true friend's shoulder is stained with your tears...
