#44 A Friend Like You

A few months ago, one of my best friends was going through a real tough time. She was having problems with relationships and all kinds of other stuff. She attempted suicide a few times and was constantly depressed. I wrote this poem for her so she knew how special she really is and how much she means to me.

This poem originally was published in Friendship Poems

A Friend Like You

by Reese

You are one of the best friends that I've ever had.
For the past nine years, you've known everything about me,
My secrets, my lies, my faults, my triumphs, my joys and my fears.
You know me inside and out; like the back of your hand.
I've never been as honest with anyone as I have been with you.

When I was weak, you were strong.
When I stumbled, you led the way.
When I was blind, you could see.
When I was silent, you spoke.

When I needed advice, you were there.
When I needed a shoulder to cry on, you were there.
When I needed someone to cheer me up, you were there.
When I needed a friend the most, you were there.

You've always been able to bring a smile to my face and make me laugh.
Through thick and thin, you've always been there for me.
Whenever I'm with you, I have a good time.
It seems like you always understand my feelings and identify with my thoughts.
When I first met you, I thought we'd be friends for life.

But now, something has happened.
I still don't understand it, really.
All I know is that you're slowly slipping away.
And soon, you'll be gone.
And there's nothing I can do about it.
Except hope and pray that
You'll somehow come back.

Please,
Don't leave me here all alone,
In this world full of hatred.
I fear so much, and confront so little.
I need you and your strength,
To be with me always.

Please,
Don't leave me here all alone:
Without a true friend, a real friend, a friend like you.

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Awal Eesh

A very very nice poem which has touched me deeply. My name is Awal, I am from Delhi, India. I am making animated friendship ecards, and this poem has motivated me to make something so special that can bring back the forgotten friends. Take Care. Bye. -Awal Eesh Singh
Kimberley

Man that poem is all the way to the heart that one. Praises to you for showing your mate how much she means to you! I really liked that poem. keeps friends forever!
Krystal

I Love the poem. Its kute, Touching, and to me it seems like something that came from your heart! keep up the poetry!
Nimisha

I think yr poem rocks! its totalli outta the world n its very touching too. good job !
Kelsey

That was one of the best poems i have read. I guess i liked it so much because it reminded me of my soccer coach, Erick. Thank You
gladys

i love your poem it is so great becouse something like this happen to me one day.
jennifer

very nice poem . Its for those true friends.
loga

beacause i like this poem is used to give a gift to my friend iam very happy.
Kylee

Wow. That poem made me shed some tears. I have a best friend that I wouuld go to the ends of the earth for. . WOW.
margaret

hey its a very nice poem really u have a very nice way of conveing your message and its atleast reached me in a very meaning full way this poem really soots my best friend and please continue writing such poem . excelent poem
Jaimie

I loved this piece of work. it is awsome. i would love to be able to write poems like you some day.
florcy

I vote for you poem because it really great poem that i ever find in my life that someone wrote about a friend like you.
roy

this poem is so great, time when be a special person can't be, but be a best friend can be, GREAT
Amanda

i love this poem alot.
Ed

I don't think you need to feel dark and lonely when your friend is slipping away, you have a big fat heart, share some of its resource on yourself. I would love to see a poem about how you feel about yourself.
LiLiLyannie

Tis poem's reli sweet.U had done a great job! i had a fren,whom i had befren since las 2 yirz. i dono y our frenship suddenly bcame apart.
shadab

really love it your the fine artist. tear in my eyes is still crying to read like that poem.
Anna

VERY GOOD AND MEANINGFUL I LOVED IT SO MUCH
Kiyana

This is a sad poem but it makes friends realize that maybe the ones you need to say hi to everyday are you`re friends closest to you.
Nana

I really liked your poem, I think all of us forget just how important sometimes the people next to us can be. My friend also saved my life, with her words, so I feel like i am your best friend. Thank you for being a great poet.

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