FRIENDS

We must share ourselves
because our hearts
are
so big and strong.

You tell me
who you are
and
I tell you
who I am.

There have been
moments
in our lives
when we were
so full of joy
we felt
we would burst
unless
we shared it
with another.

There have been
moments
in our lives
when we ached
longing for
someone
to listen
and understand.

Joys are doubled
when shared
with a friend.

Then two hearts are happy
two people
laugh and sing.

Pain is lessened
when shared
with a friend
who cushions the blow.

A friend is for sharing.

In a friendship
there is
the magical warmth
of the human heart
that surpasses
the power of medicine.