A friend saved me today; br She told me that she would pray; br It wasnt much to ask; she had helped my many times in the past; br The memories of these times will last; br A friend saved me today; br 'I love you' was all that she had to say; br but those three words meant so much; br br A friend saved me today; br she told me to be strong; br and that it wouldnt be long; br and that it would all be gone; br and that I COULD carry on; br and if not I can always kneel; br because no matter how yucky we mway feel; br the shepards love is very real; br br A friend saved me today; br she kept me from going stray; br she's more than a friend! br br Written to someone who was like a mother to me for many years: to Sylvia Chaversbr br Christina Beckwithbr br