A Once In a Lifetime Friendship

You are truly beautiful, both inside and out

You are one of a kind, for there's no doubt.

You’ve been to me, a cherished friend,

So this is for you, with love, I send

I will miss you dearly and call you often.

But when the tears do stream, my voice will soften,

And I’ll think to myself, just what you would say,

to make me feel better, t'was this that I prayed.

You're a part of my family, from which you can’t shake,

A friendship like this, I'd never forsake,

Or take for granted, all things that you do,

A beautiful friendship, from two strangers grew.

A friendship like this, I’ll never forget.

For a friendship like this, I'd hold my breath,

and savor each moment you've touched my heart,

Gift wrapped in gold, our story imparts.

Such a valuable story, I'm eager to share.

Some people will hide, the masks that they wear

But true friends exist, you're proof of that,

So seek to see, behind the mask,

and if you find, more sides than three

let them go, so you can be.

because of this, I won't lend pity 

if you choose, untrue committee.

For when you find, one friend that's real

They will not change, just how you feel

They won't wear masks or tear you down

They'll lift you up, from off the ground.

They'll be there on your darkest day

and be there for you, come what may,

They will not judge or criticize,

Or cover up with flowing lies

so if you find, one friend like mine,

know that they're a special find,

because true friends are special gifts 

Not always do, they come adrift!