True Friend

I have a friend. One that is most true.

This friend will never leave me, no matter what it is I do.

Come to think of all the past... It's been me thats leaving you.

Through the lowest of low, and the toughest of tough.

My friend has stood by me, when times were at the most rough.

Often times I think back, on what I've done to deserve,

All the warm comfort and guidance, that for me you have conserved.

I have not been there for you, or held up my end of the deal,

But whenever I come searching, your there waiting to let me feel,

The love peace and comfort that you so want me to obtain,

So I may no longer feel unhappy, or be in any pain.

I can never ever repay you, or shower you with enough prayers from above,

For the warmth comfort and affection and immeasurable love.

I hope one day our friendship will be one of equal care,

But for now I must play catch-up, like the Tortoise to the Hair.

Who is this friend of mine, who's seen me through thick and thin?

Why has he or she been so invested in me to win?

The answer to these questions, is as plain and simple as love,

This friend you may have heard of as something like a  "Dove".

This doesn't ring a bell? It's not helping you come close?

Well what about the comforter... or even Holy Ghost?

Ah hah! now you think you know this friend that I am speaking of,

well, I only hope you get the chance to feel of this friends love...

Once you let this dear friend in, you'll feel just the same as me,

Once you let this dear friend in, you'll know its destiny

A feeling that you've known them longer than life and all its scars.

You'll feel as though you've spent eternity with them, exploring all the stars...

You'll feel as though you have a friend who will never leave or roam,

You'll feel as though no matter what, you'll never be alone.

I hope with the deepest of hoping, that you'll know this isn't just pretend.

I hope that you will find like me... an absolute, and true friend.

Brett Smith '09

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