In the silence of the night
When sleep would not come
Lying tucked in my bed
After a long weary day

Thinking through thoughts
Of life, love and tears
My thoughts inexorably turn
To the sweet thought of you.

My friend through laughter,
My friend through sorrow.
My friend through happiness
And the sadness tomorrow.

My friend through good times
My friend through the worst
My friend for always
In a lifetime of worth.

Here it comes, now, friend,
The moment of truth.
See if it resonates
Deep in your soul.

Listen closely to the whisper
Of a friend indeed
For your heart may return
My own deepest needs.

Love is the cure
To many a woe;
Love is the path
To happiness in life.

Love is the way
To a young one’s heart,
And  forever remain
The most important part.

Answer my pleas
To love without bounds
Take your spirit to the limit
That Love will allow.

Accept the affection
You know we both feel
And let our friendship grow
To romantic passion.
TO A FRIEND WITH LOVE
Trevor Carlson
19 March 2002