my friend

my friend
depressed and despondent
I hold her in my arms and comfort her.
my friend
seeking love in all the wrong places
I will introduce him to someone he can't help but love.
my friend
so cheerful in spite of challenges
Can she teach me such strength in the face of adversity
my friend
who has stopped coughing
armed with pills and liquids, he will sleep tonight
me as friend
who hopes to hold them in my arms
and to be held in theirs.