I asked my students to write about their best friends. One of them shared a poem that she particularly liked:

To my dear friend--I will be there
If one day you feel like crying...call me.
I don't promise that I will make you laugh...But I can cry with you;
If one day you want to run away...Don't be afraid to call me.
I don't promise to ask you to stop...But I can run with you;
If one day you don't want to listen to anyone...Call me.
I promise to be there for you...and I promise to be very quiet.
But if one day you call me...and there is no answer...come fast to see me.
Perhaps I need you...