Because you are my friend, <br />my life is enriched in a myriad of ways. <br />Like a cool breeze on a sweltering day, <br />like a ray of sunshine parting glowering clouds, <br />you lift me up. <br />In good times, we soar, <br />like weightless balloons <br />over neon rainbows. <br />In bad times, you are soothing balm <br />for my pummeled soul. <br />I learn so much from you; <br />you help me see old things in new ways. <br />I wonder if you are aware <br />of the bright seeds you are sowing in me. <br />I'm a better person for knowing you, <br />so that everyone I interact with <br />is touched by your good effect on me. <br />You relax me, refresh me, renew me. <br />Your bounteous heart envelops me <br />in joy and love and peace. <br />May your life be filled <br />with dazzling blessings, <br />just as I am blessed <br />by being your friend.<br /><br />jana ghossein<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/because-you-are-my-friend-4/
