My Friend
I trip and you steady me.
I weep and you comfort me.
I smile and you grin back at me.
I run and you catch up to me.
I forget and you refresh me.
I retreat and you finish the battle for me.
I anger and you restrain me.
I tremble and you support me.
I sin and you reproach me.
I worry and you assure me.
I love and you warn me.
I hate and you love me.
When the world is against me, I know I am not alone.
If it was not for you, I could never withstand.
I continue to persevere, for you are near me.
Thank you for your presence,
Thank you for your patience,
And thank you for your persistence.
Thank you, for being my friend.
Copyright ©2002 Daniel Anthony Fowler