My Friend

Because you are my friend,

I am grateful.

I wish I had a gift for you,

Like a robin’s egg of turquoise blue;

Or a damask square from an Irish loom;

Or a song to cheer your lonely room.

But I will come and talk with you,

And then perhaps today we two

Could visit with a friend we know

To share our happiness; and so

We would all be grateful.