A friend will help lift you up, br When you’re knocked to the ground. br A friend will stand by your side, br When no one else will be around. br br A friend will share their secrets, br And will always protect yours. br A friend will help you through br All the blocked and locked doors. br br A friend will never judge you, br When everyone else looks down. br A friend will try to save you, br When you feel like you may drown. br br A friend will always be there, br Just when you least expect. br A friend will not turn away, br They’ll give you the respect. br br A friend will always listen, br If you just need to scream. br A friend will never laugh br At your fantasies and dreams. br br A friend will stand behind you, br As you stand to face your fears. br A friend will hold out their hand, br To help you dry away your tears.br br Jon M.