That's What Friends Are For

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That’s What Friends Are For

When dark chains drag you down

and the world sits heavy on your faith,

a hug, a few caring words

are worth their weight in gold.

When the devil meddles

and your sins give him cause,

a tender look, a sigh,

will help to dry your tears.

In the depth of your despair,

when you have lost all hope,

the gentle arm around your shoulder

can bring you back to life.

 

02/08/13

Author's Note

Reviews

[redflutterby]

A good friend will pick you up and carry you onward. Great poem John!!

[Keith LaFountaine]

Love me some James Taylor haha! Excellent work John. My best friend and my girlfriend help me out when I'm in times of struggle. I can certainly relate to this.

[Leslie Philibert]

indeed true, so a poem that is very true..

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Leslie1

[Amy]

Friends are an inevitable part of our lives that can never be replaced. Great write!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Amy

[Amy]

You are welcome anytime.

[.]

This is very true. It is always refreshing not only for those certain people to be there for you when you are going through the dark moments of your life, but it always feels amazing how much they can inspire us. Great job,John.


Cord

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Cord

[poetdoug]

"The gentle arm around your shoulder can bring you back to life."
I love it. You've hit the Friendship Target right in the bullseye my friend. Years ago, when I lost my job, I found out quickly just who my real friends are. It was like a Pop quiz for friendship. I was actually surprised at who surfaced to the top. As one of your friends said: Friendship is a Pot of Gold.
Love the poem!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Doug

[Frieda P]

Love this John, so so true, friendship can lift us, cheer us, give us hope! Great song too....

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you my Lady

[mikerich]

Nicely written, John, and obviously heartfelt. It does read a bit like a greeting card, though, as it doesn't have your usual unsentimental edge to it. Thanks for the James Taylor video, though. His is still the best version of his own song, isn't it? Mike.

[A. H. Pinley]

Unfortunately people allow pride to get in the way of administering such affirmation and receiving in kind. Good piece my friend!

[DIVYA]

What a beautiful expression of friendship. Lucky are those who have such friendships for such are rare in today's world of materialistic, selfish, 'me-first' attitudes. I loved this poem John. Thanks for sharing.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Divya, Hope you are well and the new job is going well.

[DIVYA]

Yes, I am doing fine, thanks John. Can't wait to read your other great works soon enough.