A Best Friend

What makes a best friend and why I want one

I wish I had a real best friend, who actually was the best

The one who was always there, unlike all the rest

Everyone says that a best friend is someone's other half

What a joke, what a laugh

I've have plenty of best friends or so I thought

They all think they are when really they're not

A best friend is someone who stands up and defends you

Someone who knows what's wrong when no one else has a clue

A person who gets you and accepts you for who you are

A gift sent straight from a shimmering wishing star

A best friend is someone who will stand by your side

And endure life's journey, this wild rollercoaster ride

 

Author's Note

I would like to say my "best friends" really are my best friends but sometimes it doesn't seem like it. I want someone I can call at two in the morning and they'll stay up and listen to me. A friend who people think we can't be seperated.

Reviews

[Anicca]

I liked this a lot... In reality, I dont think a lot of people will ever have a friend like the one you describe here. Whats the famous saying? If you have one good friend you have more than your share? Its something like that. Most people arent in this friendship malarky for the long term, they are just preparing to bail the whole time. But this poem was a lovely exploration of this. Thank you for sharing.

[Derek S.Keck]

I really dig this! I just had this conversation with someone the other day, about how few people come into our lives with true love and sincerety. It took me years to discover a true friend, through and through.

[Naomi Montana Walsh]

I guess that is not an uncommon lament..sometimes we have to be our own best friend I like the poem .

[Michael X]

Wow, what a attribute to best friends, poetry proverb and so true,
what are best friends? I believe the reader can get a great answer
by reading this poem, excellent job :)

[Shawn Killian]

"A best friend is someone who will stand by your side"
This is amazing. I have to put it up in one of my favorites.

[I Am Alexis]

I can relate. I have a lot of friends but not really a true "best friend"
Your poems are really great. :)

[Misty Blue Eyes]

i wish for a best friend like like...i love the way you describe this best friend the reader wants. great write