There have been many times
that I'd lose grip and then fall,
And, you were there beside me
to help me rise above it all.
There have been many times
when I'd reach the end of end,
And, you inspired me
by giving hope to just start over again!
YOU INSPIRED ME!

There have been times
when I had lost all that I had gained,
And, you brought me bright sunshine
to send away the rains.
There have been many times
that I'd just quit, giving all up,
And, you'd bring me a drink of renewal
from friendship's cup!
YOU WERE SUNSHINE!

Then, all the times that I had been slipping
and sinking so fast,
You encouraged me to reach out
to grasp hope that would last.
As, I was spinning in frantic circles of chaos,
around and round,
You threw out the anchor
that placed me back on solid ground!
YOU RENEWED HOPE!

The bond of friendship that I have with you
is one richly blessed,
As, it is one that has survived,
as it passed every friendship test.
You and I've remained friends
in the good times, as well as bad,
Your pledge of loyalty, as a friend
is the truest I have ever had!
OUR FRIENDSHIP IS BLESSED!

The commitment of "togetherness"
we have had all these years,
Will surely continue to build as we move
onward past life's tears;
And, as we reach the point in our lives,
called "The Golden Age",
I shall look back and extend a thank you
for each and every day!
OUR FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST!

Written & Submitted By:
© Sheila Kline