A Friend

Loves you when you are unlovable

Stays with you when you want to be alone

Challenges you when you lapse into self-pity

Treasures you when you feel worthless

Cares for you when you couldn't care less

Supports you when you’re out of balance

Guards you when you feel vulnerable

Grieves with you when you suffer loss

Cries with you when you’re hurt

Defends you when you’re at fault

Gives all when you’re in need

Keeps listening to you when you prattle