You are a friend of mine

Freindship can mean a lot of things...and most of them good.

You are a friend of mine

By Jack Ivey

 

Regardless of the situation, obstacles I face

Walls of stone along the path, detours in its place

Mountains I encounter as my steps are forced to climb

Nothing it will stop me for you are a friend of mine

 

Temperatures may rise and fall, the weather it may change

Storms that wear a threatening frown as skies do rearrange

Rivers overflowing till their banks fall by the side

Never shall they hold me back, you are a friend of mine

 

Burdens built of massive weight my shoulders they may bear

Roadblocks of a structured state my eyes might come to stare

Hurdles ever growing, hands behind my back they bind

They will not deter me for you are a friend of mine

 

Whenever you may need me, if for nothing much at all

Just to hear a friendly voice, I am the one to call

It matters not the hour any moment you may find

For I am always there for you, you are a friend of mine

 

Author's Note

A poem about friendship

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Beautiful. True friends are hard to come by. So often we encounter people in our lives that come and go, but finding someone who is true, honest and completely giving in their nature as a friend is just so very rare. This was an apt write.

Technically, the beat and tempo are fantastic, and the rhyme scheme works quite well, even though it's not my typical style. Well done.

[Jack...]

Thanks my friend. It takes a real friend to like something she doesn't like. :)>

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Well, I actually did really like it... not my style but you made it my style

[icelandicblue]

Ain't it good to know you've got a friend! This is wonderful Jack. A true friend is truly a treasure.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend.

[Frieda P]

This reminded me of 'people come into your life for a reason, season, or a lifetime', I think any of those would be a joy to know you Jack, you really shine through in this piece my dear friend. I am one of those who have found myself honored to be called your friend.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my sweet friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

those who are your friends are lucky...to have someone who will always be there no matter what ...and no matter what is going on with you, you will still be there.

that is really what true friendship is about.

[Jack...]

Thanks my friend.

[KAOlmsted]

You know what? I really liked this piece, Jack, but I have to be honest...knowing what I think I know about you...this all goes without saying ;-) You strike me as one of the most loyal and trust-worthy people with whom I have ever had the privilege of corresponding. I'm honored to be among your friends, and thrilled you are among mine.

Now. Please. Please please please don't show up on the news in a month with the caption "28 Bodies Unearthed In Man's Backyard" under your face! xD xD xD

[Jack...]

Don't worry Kimmer, it is only 26. :)>

Thanks my friend.

[KAOlmsted]

xD

Always my pleasure.

[Marie]

This is quite lovely, and I'm sue I commented on it before, but I don't see my review.

Maybe you can write a poem about Fiesta...sort of a free-form picture...

[Jack...]

Thanks Marie, perhaps I will

[quinfinn]

sounds like you'd be a damned good friend to have, especially in times of trouble. well penned, jack!

[Jack...]

Thanks my friend

[Holly Mason]

a dedicated friend is hard to find...penned with a loving touch
and heck it is super great to have a friend in WARM places*)
even if they locked everything up in a heart shaped vault...hahahah
thank you for sharing

[Jack...]

Holly you are my friend. Thank you.

[Carolann Dowsett]

This is wonderful you sound like a great friend to have. Beautifully written.

[Jack...]

Thank you my friend