A friend is somebody
who knows you and likes you 
Exactly the way that you are,
Someone who's special
and so close in thought
that no distance can 
ever seem far.

A friend understands you 
without any words, 
Stands by you
when nothing goes right,
And willingly talks
over problems with you 
Till they somehow
just vanish from sight...
And whether you're neighbors 
or live miles apart, 
A word from a friend gives a lift 
To your heart and spirit
that shows you once more
Why friendship is life's dearest gift!
.

...Unknown