• A friend is one who stands to share
    Your every touch of grief and care
    He comes by chance, but stays by choice
    Your praises he is quick to voice

    No grievous fault or passing whim
    Can make an enemy of him
    And though your need be great or small
    His strength is yours throughout it all

    No matter where your path may turn
    Your welfare is his chief concern
    No matter what your dream may be
    He 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 him who has a friend
    Is double-guarded to the end.