A FRIEND


      There you wait
      Sometimes questioning
      The reason why
      In the stillness of love

      Through all you remain
      The trials of companionship
      Of friendship
      Not wavering in action

      Nor turning away in deed
      Solid as stone
      With loves tenderness
      You stand tall

      How to tell you
      What words can
      Explain the simple
      Gratitude I feel

      Michael V Hechtman Copyright � 2000/2001