What Is A Friend

by Callen Damornen

I cannot stand the yes-men

The ones who kiss your butt

Who tell you lies to impress.

I cannot bear with takers

The ones who use and abuse

And get what's in it for them.

I cannot suffer with givers

The ones who give and give

But refuse your gift in turn.

A friend I will suffer gladly

Tell me the truth and

Keep me right when needed.

With you my friend

We can face any challenge

And laugh at the banal.

We can overcome our toughest challenge

We can share each other's pain

We can just be there for the good and bad.

My friend is a mirror of my soul

I see my heart in you

For all it's worth, you and I are one.

© 2008 Callen Damornen