THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS..

This is what it means
to be a friend...

To be always there when called upon,
To be out of the picture at other times
To be a bridge at times-
To be a sign post at others-
to show where to go..and not go with!

To be a sieve - away with the bad
To be the guard of honor -
the guard of the other's honor
To be a joy bringer,
A pain sweeper..
A keeper of and at the gate of joy..
To be company to laugh with
and to be the shoulder to cry on

To be the safe bet,
and the ensurer of safety..
To be a source of hope
even in the bleakest of times
To be always strong for the other
when they are not - even when you are not.

To be remembered at times
and forgotten at others..
To be thought of sometimes
or not at all sometimes..
To talk,
and to keep mum,
To be willing to be disposable
In order to be priceless!

This is a lot of responsibility..
and responsibility it is!
Responsibility is what it means to be a friend;
This - and a whole lot more - is what it means!