they move into my life
without pushing
they embrace my good
with my bad

a friend lays open his heart
as i make vulnerable mine
a friend is a part of me

they know when i’m hurting
they know my rejoicing
they feel my feelings
they are an extension of who i am

no need to tell
no need to ask
my concerns are known

i try to befriend those around me
but true friendship returns barren
in this world of self serving individualism

a friend sticks closer than a brother
in a world full of brothers
where can i find a friend