[LittleLisaMarie]

Special Friend Poems
"Portrait of a Friend"

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts,
or fears. But I can listen to you, and together we will
search for answers.

I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain,
nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,
and help you when you ask.

I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship,
from your values, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow,
room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces
and put them back in place.

I can't tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.
--Unknown

[clancythecamper]

What a nice poem - I think I'll keep a copy, it may come in handy someday!

[kitty56]

It sure is a nice poem, and how true the poem is.

[qt82699]

very nice poem, thanks for sharing lisa

[BreeChick]

You always find some of the best heartfelt poems girl!

I may have to print this one off to give to a new friend in my life..

[DocSanae]

The crux of freindship.
Thank you for finding and posting.

[LittleLisaMarie]

Your very welcome. I love to read positive inpirational things and search for them often. Whenever I find one that i think can relate to many of us i try to post it. Glad you enjoy......

Remember surround yourself with positives and positives will happen....