In 1st grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who went
To the bathroom with you and held
Your hand as you walked through the
Scary halls.

In 2nd grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who
Helped you to stand up to the class bully.


In 3rd grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who
Shared their lunch with you
When you forgot yours on the bus.


In 4th grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who
Was willing to switch square-dancing
Partners in gym so you wouldn't
Have to be stuck do-si-doing with
Nasty Nick or Smelly Samantha
.

In 5th grade your idea of ad
Good Friend was the person who saved a seat
On the back of the bus for you.


In 6th grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who went
Up to your new crush and asked him
To dance with you, so that if
He said no you wouldn't have to be
Embarrassed.


In 7th grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who let
You copy the social studies homework
From the night before that you had not done.

In 8th grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who helped
You pack up your stuffed animals and
Old soccer cards so that your
Room would be "high schooler" room,
But didn't laugh at you when you
Finished and broke into tears.


In 9th grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who
Went to that "cool party" thrown by a
Senior so that you would not be
The only freshman there.


In 10th grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who
Drove you to school before you could
Drive so you wouldn't have to
Ride the bus.


In 11th grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who
Convinced your parents that you
Shouldn't be grounded, and consoled you
When you broke up with your sweetie,
Made time for you even when they
Had a sweetie.


In 12th grade your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who
Helped you pick out a college,
Assured you that you would get into
That college, helped you deal with your
Parents who were having a hard time
Adjusting to the idea of letting you go.


At graduation your idea of a
Good Friend was the person who
Was crying on the inside but managed
The biggest smile one could give
As they congratulated you.


The summer after 12th grade
Your idea of a Good Friend was
The person who helped you clean up the
(root beer) bottles from that party,
Helped you sneak out of the house
When you just couldn't deal with
Your parents, helped you pack for
College and just silently hugged you as
You looked through blurry eyes at
18 years of memories you were
Leaving behind.


Now, your idea of a Good Friend
Is still the person who gives you
The better of two choices,
Holds your hand when you're scared,
Helps you fight off those who try
To take advantage of you,
Thinks of you at times when you are not there,
Reminds you of what you have forgotten,
Helps you put the past behind you
But understands when you need to
Hold on to it a little longer,
Stays with you so that you have confidence,
Goes out of their way to make time for you,
Helps you clear up your mistakes,
Helps you deal with pressure from others,
Smiles for you when you are sad,
Helps you become a better person,
And most importantly loves you!

THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND.

~Author Unknown~