When two people
have shared
as mucch 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 other's 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 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're friends for life...
just like
you and me.

Aleksandra Lachut

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/friends-for-life-7/