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.
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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. A very good poem. tony
These wonderfully rhymed quatrains are examples of that true friend who is so rare in our lives. Great classic poem.
A great poem on a friend and about true friendship. " The life of him who has a friend Is double-guarded to the end." Wonderful poem by Edgar Albert Guest......10
Very real write about a friend. each point is so true for a true friend. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful poem. Loved it.10++
it's really praiseworthy poem on friend a true friend is really a solved path of life and can lead to see the successful completion of life
A beautiful stream poem where flows the cool waters of sincere friendship. Deep and touching
I've had the privilege to translate this beautiful poem into Hindi and I am proud of it.
The beginning two lines say much more about a friend. It is one of the best poem Edgar Albert Guest
Very touching poem...reminds me of my friend Lukas..always there through thick and thin...always happy when I succeed as I am when he does...no jealousy, mind games whatsoever.
Hi Mr. Guest, so I am involved in a National Speech and Debate League NCFCA. And I will be performing on friendship, and was curious if you'd mind if I used your " A Friend" poem. I'd quote you also. Thanx
A charming work celebrating a significant relationship, it truly is a well said poem about friendship, if I were to summarize the term, this poem will immediately come to mind.
One of the best poems I've read about a friend or friendship. Thanks a lot.
The life of him who has a friend Is double-guarded to the end. A great felicitaion a friend can get
The life of him who has a friend Is double-guarded to the end.....so true and impressive. Beautiful poem has been shared here amazingly.
An insightful take on the essence of friendship written with conviction. A brilliant work of art.....