A true friend is a unique treasure <br />Divinely endowed, in good measure- <br />More precious than gold or pearls- <br />Valued throughout the passing years <br />Adding colour to life’s simple joys <br />Shared blissful-friendship rejoiced <br /> <br />A friend is not self-centred <br />Not selfish, not self-minded <br />He minds to prosper his friend <br />Easily forgiving, ready to mend <br />A friend never stops believing in you <br />Stands by the pains you go through <br />A friend does not look down on you <br />Even when you board a boat <br />That’s takes a different route <br /> <br />A friend is someone you can trust <br />Ready to counsel, yet is firm and just <br />He is real and has no shades <br />Gently puts the truth straight <br />Gently invites you to grow <br />Encouraging you to become more <br />Glad when you are your best <br />Always praying, eager to bless <br /> <br />A friend keeps friendship warm <br />Sheltering you from life’s storm <br />Under a thick sincerity-blanket <br />Protecting you under a safe-net <br />Torching the path you tread <br />Be a candle in darkness, you dread <br /> <br />For such a godly friend, would I live <br />To such a friend, my life, I would give.<br /><br />Paul Sebastian<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ode-to-friendship-4/
