A FRIEND IS

           by Emily M. Parris

A friend is someone always there
To share your joys and tears
Someone whom you depend upon
Through days and months and years

Someone who brings a special glow
To things you share and do
Someone who helps you find the joy
In simply being you

A friend is someone very close
Who understands your heart
And opens up the space between
To make a friendship start 




Copyright 1984 by Emily M. Parris
Written 9/2/84 in Kansas City, MO