We met when I was eleven
And she had just turned ten
I moved into her neighborhood
And we became fast friends
Five decades plus have passed us
Our friendship rounding many bends
But one thing we both can tell you
Our friendship will never end.
Due mainly to her love
Unwavering as it is
She’s stuck by me
Through two husbands
And twice as many kids.
I never had to call her
She knew when I was in need
And when I needed to follow
She gladly took the lead
So many things about her
Are beautiful and pure
I only wish everyone
Could find a friend like her