God’s Gift of A Friend
by Effie Darlene Barba
So precious the gift, when God gives you a friend
To lift you, to guide you, to cheer to the end
Like Angels of hope when skies turn to gray
They know where you’ve been and they’ve chosen to stay
When sorrows would try to invade for a while
They know the right words to make your heart smile
They have taken the time to know who you are
Beneath all the pain, beneath all the scar
They know who you are and who you can be
And know the right words to set your heart free
They shine in your life like beacons of light
That ward off the fear and the darkness of night
When fiery trials of life must come your way
They know what to do and know what to say
They reach forth their hand and quench all the flame
While joyously laugh, “all is well” they proclaim
They enter our lives like a whisper, a prayer
We never do know just how long they’ll be there
Yet, so precious a gift of God’s love and His grace
Is shown in their eyes and shown in their face
You never do know what tomorrow may bring
So today is the day to dance and to sing
Their journey may lead them to far, far away
So cherish this moment and cherish this day
©2015 Effie Darlene Barba
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