My friend, I wonder if you know
how beautiful you are.
You shimmer with the radiance
and brilliance of a star.

Your laughter is like sunshine
on a dark and cloudy day.
Your gentle smile so often helps
to wash the blues away.

Your caring thoughts and cheerful
words have brought me endless pleasure.
Your openness and trust in me
are gifts I’ll always treasure.

I wish I had a magic mirror,
my friend, so you might see,
How wonderful, how beautiful
you truly are to me.

K. Schaefer