friends for life

when two people have shared
as much as you and I have;
when they've opened up their hearts,
shared their dreams,
thoughts, and fears;
when two people
know each other well enough
to know if sadness
is hiding behind a smile
or if happiness is
glowing in the eyes;
when they've shared
so many laughs
and when each other's pain
at times has triggered tears;
when two people
believe in one another
and they are always sincere
to each other;
when they have trusted
one another with the truth
that lies within
then you can be sure
that they are friends for life...
just like you and me.