A toast! br My dear friend Loneliness, br To whom I’ve been a most humble guest, br In times of pain and darkness br Your hospitality has proven best. br br To sorrow, br Always eager to lend an ear br And ease the woe. br Our friendship is dear, br As you well know. br br Betrayal! br Here’s to an old friend indeed. br A friend anyone can trust. br For any old friend in need, br This companion is a must. br br And to love, br I mustn’t forget, br For without whom, br None of us would have met.