True Friends

True friends never stray,
They always stay,
By your side through the thick in the thin,
They don't let the haters in,
They protect you,
They stick to you like glue,
They dry your tears,
They try to calm your fears,
They make you laugh and smile,
Even if it only lasts a little while,
Friends aren't perfect though, they fight,
They get selfish and shout "I'm right!"
But they apologize,
For their brutal lies,
A true friend loves your each and every quirk,
Understands when you have to work,
Lets you crash at their house when you're drunk,
And help you get out of your funk,
They ask you things no one else would,
In you they find the good,
They try to make you a better you,
They help your wishes come true,
They don't judge,
And out of your heart they would never budge,
They know you need to do what's best,
They know your friendship can past the test,
Of time and space,
And even with a red face,
From all the sadness and tears,
They quickly switch gears,
They help you prepare for your flight,
And convince you that everything is going to be alright,
They let you spread your wings and fly,
And take to the blue sky,
You is someone they will miss,
But you already know this,
You hesitate and say "I don't know?"
They push you off the cliff and shout "GO!"
True friends know that sometimes goodbye is the only way,
But they will always cherish those times of play,
A true friend is all this and so much more,
So what are you waiting for?
Call them and confess without them you'd be nothing,
And you're grateful for all the happiness that they bring,
That they brighten your day,
Wipe away the grey,
That they saved your life,
Even when it was full of strife,
That you will never leave,
And in them you will always believe.