What Is A Friend? Poem by Marijo Pinero

A friend is someone you can confide with

Someone who is always there for you

when you needed help or feedback.

Someone who has a shoulder to cry on

A friend who would console you

in times of grief and sadness.

Someone you can rely or count on

regardless of the situation.

Someone who is not going around gossiping

Someone who is not envious of your good fortune

Someone who is not envious of your happiness

Someone who doesn't 'stab' you in the back

Someone who doesn't take advantage of you

Most of all, a friend who validates you when

you need validation.


Marijo (2006)