To a Friend

My dear, dear Friend,

The words “thank you” are not enough,

For everything you have done

For me when times were hard and rough

You held me in your arms tighter

Than you ever held me before

Became my champion fighter

Lifting my face to kiss my tears

Away from my reddening checks

At the same time lifting your spear

You are ready to find my foe

Ready to slay all my demons

To deliver the final blow

When you had me pressed to your chest

You made all the pain go away

And let me have that special rest

I needed; used the time to heal

Whoever would have thought a knight

In shining armor was for real?