Friends are special people in our lives. Let these poems about friends remind you to appreciate them. Poetry has a way of expressing how much our friendships mean in our life.
A friend is one that truly cares and loves,
My joys and sorrows they do see
Unconditional acceptance, one that cares -
Despite my worst moments, still a friend to me.
In good and in bad, they're always nearby-
Their faithfulness, always unconditional and kind;
For who I am they acknowledge and accept-
My best, my worst, friendships I still find.
You've been such a blessing in my life,
Sharing laughter and sorrow too.
Your presence means more than I can say,
I have found such a treasure in you.
Throughout all the highlights and the lows,
You are always so true and kind.
Every moment we share, let it be known;
I appreciate you my friend of mind.
No heartfelt words can fully express,
My gratitude for your friendship, my dear.
Your friendship means the world to me
We have shared many a laugh and a few tears.
A friend is like sunshine on a rainy day,
Brightening up moments in life;
Bringing joy that's far from mundane,
Lifting our spirits, when all else causes strife.
They're a rainbow among the clouds so grey,
Lending an ear for all that needs to be said;
Supporting us and helping us through,
Encouraging us on, no matter what we dread.
The Best Gift
Poet: C. A. Lynch
Life can bring many highs and lows,
But a high is the feeling of having a friend close.
Through thick and thin their hand is there to hold,
Lifting spirits when you feel like you're going to fold.
A great listener who never tires of a story or two,
Smiles that light up one's heart when you're feeling blue.
On happy occasions, they are right by your side,
Confidantes to laugh and cry with while sharing life’s ride.
Of all the blessings life has graced us with,
A true friend is the best gift!
Friends give us a reason to smile,
In times both good and bad;
Memories of days gone by
That never seems to fade.
A friend is one that always stands tall,
Reaching out to brighten our day;
Laughter when joy seems far away -
The light we need to encourage us along the way.
We thank God for friends who lend an ear;
Who holds us tightly while we cry.
For friendship is priceless and so dear,
Shining brightly like the sun in the sky.
Why Do We Forget?
Poet: Julia Harris May
When friends have done the loving deed
Or reached the kindly hand,
Or given help in time of need
Why do we sometimes stand
And check the flowing of the tears
And keep the lips firm set
Till love, indifference appears?
Oh why do we forget?
Do we forget? "Oh no! Oh no!
The kindly deed we keep
Within our hearts where'er we go,
Or waking, or asleep."
Then why not say the thankful word,
And let the tear-drops flow?
And show the depths within us stirred?
Oh why dissemble so?
We cannot tell, but this is true,
With souls that deepest feel;
We cannot do what we would do,
Unwilling to reveal
The measure of our sympathy,
And so we sometimes let
The friends we love most faithfully
Think that we can forget.