A friend is the strength

   God sends for our fears...

always ready to help

and dry all our tears.

A friend is the laughter

   that brightens each day...

she listens with love

in her own gentle way.

A friend is the encourager

   when we're feeling blue...

she hears all our dreams

and believes in them too.

A friend is ever faithful,

  she'll always be there...

walk right beside you

and lift you in prayer.

 And when I remember

 all the comfort you've

been, the gift I will

most treasure is having

known you my friend.