The Friend

If you have a friend who shares laughter and tears with you,
If you have a friend who comes to you in times of sorrow,
Looking for consolation,
If you have a friend who opens her house to you
And makes you a hot beverage
And tries to distract you
And hugs you,
Bless her, and cherish her, like you would for your own child.
If you have a friend,
Who hasn't got much,
But unfolds everything he has for you,
And even more than he has,
And makes you a hot beverage,
And listens, and never judges you,
If you have a friend who lays a cot for you to rest and forget your sorrow,
And covers you with a blanket,
Without asking anything in return,
If you have such a friend,
Cherish him, for life is short.
Blessed be the friend.