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A Friend


A friend is someone who
Will always be honest and frank with you
Someone who tells you what you need to hear
Not just someone who flatters and treats you dear
A friend is that person that you know
To battle for you they would go
For if someone tries to do you wrong
They'll stand up for you and make it known
That something or someone isn't right
When unjustly at you they try to strike
But, if you're wrong in their eyes
They have the courage not to lie
They will help you to evolve and grow
They aren't afraid to tell you no
Not just agree with all that you say
They're someone who helps you along your way
To be an improved version of who you were
When they first met you and the lines were blurred
But, now they are comfortable and fully understand
They know how to give that helping hand
All the while they let you be yourself
They let you know that they're there and they're theirself
No airs to put on for you to see
That is the friend I hope to be

Patrick Wayne Hollier
Copyright 2000 Patrick Hollier




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