My Friend

We got off on a rocky start
But that was way back when.
Now I consider you my friend
I can say that with all my heart.

Now you've been around awhile
And you really have grown on me.
I hope you can honestly see
For you, I'll go that extra mile.

Friendship may have come slowly
With you I will always know
Exactly where I stand, my friend.
I'll always lend you an extra hand.

So if you ever really don't know
What your friendship means to me.
Just ask, and I will surely show
That I, my friend, am here permanently.