A friend is one who stands to share
Your every touch of grief and care
She comes by chance, but stays by choice
Your praises she is quick to voice
No grievous fault or passing whim
Can make an enemy of her
And though your need be great or small
Her strength is yours throughout it all
No matter where your path may turn
Your welfare is her chief concern
No matter what your dream may be
She prays your triumph soon to see
There is no wish your tongue can tell
But what it is your friend's as well
The life of her who has a friend
Is double-guarded to the end.
