My Friend

He is my friend, a full time friend Who has the heart of a friend, Who knows the meaning of 'friend' Who feels the need of a friend Who knows the pulses of a friend I open my wallet before him He opens his heart before me I am aware of his aspirations He is aware of my limitations I reckon with his frustrations He pulls ashore me from ebbs I push ashore him from sobs He lends me his wings to fly I lend him my legs to walk He puts himself in my shoes He is faithful and reliable, Helpful and healing We talk about truth and lies We talk against arrogant vanity We flock against egotic boasting We criticize masking and pretending We keep ethics and morals We share news and information We share everything to the extent We are permitted by culture and law