"Friends Along Life's Road"

 

 

In Kindergarten your idea of a good friend was the person who let you have the red crayon when all that was left was the ugly black one. 

In first grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went to the bathroom with you and held your hand as you walked through the scary halls. 


In second grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you stand up to the class bully. 

In third grade your idea of a good friend was the person who shared their lunch with you when you forgot yours on the bus. 

In fourth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who was willing to switch square dancing partners in gym so you wouldn't have to be stuck do-si-do-ing with Nasty Nick or Smelly Susan. 


In fifth grade your idea of a friend was the person who saved a seat on the back of the bus for you. 

In sixth grade your idea of a friend was the person who went up to Nick or Susan, your new crush, and asked them to dance with you, so that if they said no you wouldn't have to be embarrassed. 

In seventh grade your idea of a friend was the person who let you copy the social studies homework from the night before that you had. 


In eighth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you pack up your stuffed animals and old baseball but didn't laugh at you when you finished and broke out into tears. 

In ninth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who would go to a party thrown by a senior so you wouldn't wind up being the only freshman there. 

In tenth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who changed their schedule so you would have someone to sit with at lunch. 

In eleventh grade your idea of a good friend was the person who gave you rides in their new car, convinced  your parents that you shouldn't be grounded, consoled you when you broke up with Nick [or Glenn] or Susan, and found you a date to the prom. 

In twelfth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you pick out a college/university assured you that you would get into that college/university, helped you deal with your parents who were having a hard time adjusting to the idea of letting you go.


At graduation your idea of a good friend was the person who was crying on the inside but managed the biggest smile one could give as they congratulated you. 

The summer after twelfth grade your idea of a good friend was the person who helped you clean up the bottles from that party, helped you sneak out of the house when you just couldn't deal with your parents, assured you that now that you and Nick or you and Susan were back together, you could make it through anything, helped you pack up for university and just silently hugged you as you looked through blurry eyes at 18 years of memories you were leaving behind, and finally on those last days of childhood, went out of their way to give you reassurance that you would make it in college as well as you had these past 18 years, and most importantly sent you off to college knowing you were loved. 

Friends Poem 

You're a true friend, 
that I want you to know, 
Our love for each other 
has helped us to grow. 
We've been through some tough times, 
but we've made it through, 
The only one I ever trusted was you. 

You helped me through anger, 
you've chased away fears. 
You held me through sadness, 
and kissed away tears. 

You stayed by my side 


When life gets you down, 
And there's nowhere to turn, 
I'll help you through and 
I'll share your concern. 

I'll try my best to return every favor, 
When you're sure that you'll drown, 
then I'll be your lifesaver; 
Even if we both go down. 

Whether we sink or swim 
doesn't matter at all, 
Just know that I'll be there 
whenever you call. 

I'll pull you out 
when life pulls you under. 
I'll be the sun 
when there's lightning and thunder. 

And when it's all over, 
And we've fought every war, 
There's one thing I promise, 
Of this I am sure, 
When the time comes 
that we're put to our rest. 
Be sure that you know that, 
My friend, you're the best. 

And if there is Heaven, 
then I know you'll be there, 
That if you die first 
then you'll hear every prayer. 
And soon I'll join you, 
but just know until then. 
That I'll miss you each day 
'til I see you again. 

At the end of the tunnel, 
you'll be my guiding light, 
You'll lead me to heaven, 
away from the night. 

We'll be there together, 
and we'll never grow old. 
And we'll walk hand in hand 
On the streets paved of gold. 




RAINBOWS 

If I could catch a rainbow 
I would do it just for you. 
And share with you it's beauty 
On the days you're feeling blue. 
If I could build a mountain 
You could call your very own. 
A place to find serenity 
A place to be alone. 
If I could take your troubles 
I would toss them in the sea. 
But all these things I'm finding 
are impossible for me, 
I cannot build a mountain 
Or catch a rainbow fair 
But let me be...what I know best, 
a friend that's always there. 

 


Friends 

One day when you feel alone 
Remember i'm at the end of a phone 
I love you loads 
And that must show 
I want to let all the world to no 
I have a friend, that is you 
I love you for all you do 
Your face so sweet and your heart so gentle 
Keeping me together when i'm going mental 
Telling me you love me and that you hold me tight 
Being there for me even in the night 
Thank you friend you mean a lot to me 
Maybe now you'll see 
How much you mean to me 



Cute Best Friend Poems ..... 

You are my best friend, 
My very best friend, 
You make me happy, 
Everyday, 
You share your great snacks, 
You share your best toys, 
So please don't take 
My best friend away. 



My Best Friend 

Today I found a friend, 
Who knew everything I felt. 
She knew my every weakness, 
And the problems I've been dealt. 
She understood my wonders, 
And listened to my dreams. 
She listened to how I felt about life and love, 
And knew what it all means. 

Not once did she interrupt me, 
Or tell me I was wrong. 
She understood what I was going through, 
And promised she'd stay long 

I reached out to this friend 
To show her that i care 
To pull her close and let her know 
How much I need her there 

I went to hold her hand 
To pull her a bit nearer 
And realized that this perfect friend I found 
Was nothing but my mirror. 

 


BESTEST FRIEND! 

When I cry you help me out 
When I'm happy you hear me shout 
When I grin you know I'm really mad 
because you are my best friend 
You can tell when I'm sad 

You're there in thick and thin 
You're my best friend 
You hear me out when I want to talk 
You help me out when I get mad 
You are the bestest friend I've ever had 

So hear me out when I say 
You're the light in my day 
You are the moon in my night 
You shine very bright 
You are the bestest friend I have 
and I miss you 



~ FRIENDS ~ 

As we walk our path of life, 
We meet people everyday. 
Most are simply met by chance. 
But, some are sent our way. 

These become special friends 
Whose bond we can't explain; 
The ones who understand us 
And share our joy and pain. 

Their love contains no boundaries. 
So, even we are apart. 
Their presence enhances us 
With a warmth felt in the heart. 

This love becomes a passageway, 
When even the miles disappear. 
And so, these friends, God sends our way, 
Remain forever near. 
We've joined together as classmates 
as the new year begins... 
A year full of learning 
while we become friends. 
We'll share and be kind 
as we work and play. 
And our friendship will grow 
with each passing day. 

I had a box of crayons, 
All shiny, straight and new. 
I lent a friend one crayon, 
And--oops--it broke in two! 

My friend said she was sorry, 
But I said "I don't care, 
'cause now we both can color 
with one crayon--we can share!" 




FRIENDSHIP IS A PRICELESS GIFT 

THAT CANNOT BE BOUGHT OR SOLD 

BUT ITS VALUE IS FAR GREATER 

THAN THE MOUNTAIN MADE OF GOLD 

FOR GOLD IS COLD & LIFELESS 

IT CAN NEITHER SEE NOR HEAR 

& IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE 

IT IS POWER LESS 2 CHEER-- 

IT HAS NO EARS 2 LISTEN 

NOR HEART 2 UNDERSTAND 

IT CANNOT BRING U CONFORT 

OR REACH OUT A HELPING HAND 

SO WHEN U ASK 

GOD FOR A GIFT 

BE THANKFUL IF HE SENDS 

NOT DIAMONDS, PEARLS OR RICHES 

BUT THE LOVE OF REAL TRUE FRIENDS