Close are the bonds of friendship's love. <br /> <br />Tighter than guy-ropes made of steel <br />Are the ties of affection, proving <br />At length, the power of feelings. <br />Born of real ease with another, <br />They create needs stronger than pain. <br /> <br />Friendship defies hurt, discovers, <br />After a little while, that chains <br />Made in life's fire can never break. <br /> <br />Time will gather the trailing threads <br />Once again, and for friendships's sake, <br />Will make tighter still love's rope, led <br />By acceptance that friends stay true, <br />I offer this outstretched hand to you.<br /><br />Fay Slimm<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/friendship-s-hand/
