Are always and ever there for me

In the good times and bad

When I need them most in life to be

Whether or not, I’m happy or sad.

My friends are the gift of family to me

Brothers and sisters, with whom to share

All my life’s trials and dreams come true

With help of their deep love and care

They hold me when I need a hand

Help me lean when I am weak

Cheer me when I am down and out

And hold the lamp while I seek

My friends are a gift I treasure most

From One who so cares to give

They lift me up when I trip or fall

In so many ways, help me live

Friends are here when I need them most

When I’m weak and sad and lost

Whenever the need in life occurs

No matter what the cost

With my friends I love to laugh and play

Savoring things I’m given so free

And when I cry we feel it together

Mixing tears with joy to be

A touch, a hug, a kiss to treasure

Recharging my life to live

Never to judge but to love complete

And always they’re here to give

When and where, and for whatever,

My friends come when I need

I know I’m in their thoughts and prayers

I’m part of them as they are of me

Thank You Lord for friends so dear

My love for them and theirs of me

No matter what, they’re always here

I hold them close, as they hold me

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