What Makes A Friend

friends one makes
a new one
an old one
one better
than another

one who listens
one that knows
expectations
curious
been there
done that

weakness
strength
does not judge
one that does
both are good
both are needed
shoulder to cry
back to pat
what to do
must be done

feelings to share
yours and mine
strong and silent
suffer don't show
peel away pain
salve the wound

cheer on
make one laugh
to the victors
victory personal
won by two

expectations
none at all
always been there
first time now
take turns

vulnerable strong
not to judge
but to care
opinion needed
asked given
talk it through
strength in numbers

not alone
never alone
sigh of relief
withdraw the gloom
sunrise
sunset
same sun
different times

ceiling floor
places traded
be there
I for you
you for me