True Friend
A true friend is an extension of oneself,
Feelings can pass through arteries unknown,
Pain received by one can be felt by another,
Joy too can be shared,
The mundane passage of a day,
This too is understood,
A friend in truth is one who seeks to see and discern,
Who is willing to give even breath,
Who would be willing to burn,
A friend in truth will continue to learn,
How to be a true friend…
© Joseph James
11-15-02 (from 'White Night')
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