Friendship

 
     Caught in the current was I 
Certain that I would soon die 
Problems in life held me down 
And I knew that I would soon drown 
I never could have made it alone 
Up against rocks, I was constantly thrown 
Pulled further and further within 
Without help I could never win 
Then you showed up and saved the day 
Pulled me out and showed me the way 
You led me in the right direction 
And offered your undying protection 
Made me realize what life could bring 
A different way to view everything 
Like an angel descending from above 
Shroud in kindness, wisdom and love 
You put me up upon your wing 
Your presence changing everything 
I hate to think of where I would be 
If instead you were not there for me 
I'd have fallen into a deep depression 
If you had never given me inspiration 
But you turned my life around 
And for that my thanks abound 
You would always lend me an ear 
So that I could talk through my fear 
Life had dealt me a difficult hand 
But you stuck by me to the end 
I can now look forward to my life 
Even if there is the occasional strife 
I know that you will always be true 
And I offer a heart felt THANK YOU 
And if you are ever in need of a friend 
You only need to hold out your hand 
If you ever feel upset or depressed 
Fed up with things and really stressed 
I will always be here to help you out 
To remind you what life is all about 
To offer what you gave me so much of 
A friendship that is full of trust and love 

-Phil Hinton 

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