What is the greatest gift someone could give you?

Oh bond divine, unseen yet profound,
In thee, a sacred haven is found.
Friendship, steadfast and pure of heart,
A masterpiece of life’s eternal art.

When storms arise and shadows loom,
Thy light dispels the darkest gloom.
A steady hand, a voice that cheers,
A refuge through the fleeting years.

In laughter shared, in sorrows bared,
In trials faced, in burdens paired,
Thou art the thread that weaves the soul,
Binding us to a greater whole.

What joy to find in another’s gaze,
A mirror reflecting life’s fiery blaze.
A confidant, a kindred guide,
In thee, the heart can safely confide.

Thou teachest us the golden truth,
Through every stage, from age to youth:
No wealth nor power can ever replace
The warmth of a friend’s abiding embrace.

For life’s a journey, winding and vast,
A fleeting moment, too swift to last.
But friendship lingers, strong and true,
An anchor when the seas are blue.

O blessed tie, so rare, so dear,
Thou makest life’s purpose crystal clear.
For without thee, joy is but hollow,
A lonesome road none would dare follow.

So here’s to thee, eternal flame,
In every heart, thy cherished name.
Friendship, life’s most radiant must,
A bond of love, of hope, of trust.