The Friend I'd Like To Be
I'd like to be
the sort of friend
that you have
been to me;
I'd like to be
the help that
you've been always
glad to be;
I'd like to mean
as much to you
each minute of the day
As you have meant,
old friend of mine,
to me along the way.

I'd like to do
the big things
and the splendid
things for you,
To brush the gray from
out of your skies and
leave them only blue;
I'd like to say
the kindly things
that I so often
have heard,
And feel that I
could rouse your soul
the way that
mine you've stirred.

I'd like to give you back
the joy that you
have given me,
Yet that were
wishing you a need
I hope will never be;
I'd like to make you
feel as rich as I,
who travel on
Undaunted in
the darkest hours
with you to lean upon.

I'm wishing at this time
that I could but repay
A portion of the gladness
that you've strewn
along my way;
And could I have
One Wish,
this only would it be:..
I'd like to be the
sort of friend
that you have
been to me.
Author Unknown


Thank you for visiting with me!
Joanie

4-2-2001