A TRUE FRIEND

We don't all make good friends. Sometimes we need to admonish thank God for that one good friend.

 

 

Being my best friend is not an easy thing to do 
I am not a pleasant person; I am quick to throw a shoe 
I was blessed to find a friend that didn’t immediately piss me off 
A homie that is honest and always willing to hear me talk 
I am painfully aware that true friends are hard to find 
They are attuned to an individual and thus they are one of a kind 
I am happy to have a real  friend; even though I daily pity his plight 
Its hard being the voice of reason when I just want to fight 
I count him as a asset, even though I often give him Hell in life 
He is my rescue buoy when I am drowning in reckless strife 
I know when our journey is over and I stand before my God 
I will thank him for my friend who stood with me against all odds 

© 2013 Eddie Phillips

Reviews

[Joyce S. Greene]

It's tough to maintain good friendships in this world where everyone is moving on and no one has the time to devote to person-to-person interaction. You are blessed to have a good friend who stands by you, Eddie. I enjoyed reading your testament to him very much.

[redflutterby]

This made me smile....you know maybe your to hard on yourself. This friend obviously see more to you then you do. Friendship is so important...we tend to live longer if we have at least one close friend for companionship. Great poem Eddie!!

[Eddie Phillips]

Oh I know I put my friend through a lot when we were teenagers. It is funny how a friend just listening to your problems can make things seem better. Thanks for reading! -Eddie

[SyberRose]

I can relate as I still have a friend...my best friend from elementary school...I enjoyed reading Eddie...:)

[Eddie Phillips]

I have known my best friend since freshman year of high school. He is always there to give an ear when I say or do something stupid. LOL Thanks for reading and connecting with this poem. -Eddie

[Laminators Dubai]

Wow
Im feeling more lucky now....i have two friends just like that.
That's a splendid write Eddie....
Best in the day.
Thanks you so much for sharing this gift.

[Eddie Phillips]

We are all blessed to have good friends Glitch. I am glad you have so many. - Eddie

[chippy]

beautiful poem about a friend . this are the values that a friend should have so i like this poem very much.

[Eddie Phillips]

Thank you for your kind words.

[Distantview123]

A nice tribute to friendship. Real good friends can be hard to find. I've had a few 'fair weather' ones in my time, but true friendship is a real blessing. ~ Robert.

[Eddie Phillips]

I agree with you that they are hard to find. I appreciate my best friend. Thank you for taking the read this poem.