My True Friend

You come to my door with only smiles

And open arms

And all I can ask is what you really want

Can friendship be so pure

As to have no other reasons

Can casual conversation

And common companionship

Be the only motivations

Can love be so untarnished

And kindness so unblemished

As not to want or need something more

So please tell me what it is you really want

So I do not have to spend another hour

Of my tedious life

My good friend

How far will your friendship go?

Will it cross the seas?

Will it last the years?

Will it weather all the storms?

Will it grow with the passing seasons?

You finally take your leave, and

I close the door back to the solitude

And there is my shadow on the wall

And I recognize my one true friend

Always silent

Always obedient

Always by my side

Forever at peace