My Friend
There is no love that has not first been within
In like manner there can be no hate
Except that it has first been part of you
Neither know the gender, the color, nor the preference
Neither are received, only given
My Friend II
In life this one is or has been
Boyfriend, husband, father, son
Grandfather, nephew, and grandson
But none of these titles mean as much
Or can compare to when you call me friend
© 1997, Tim D. Coulter Sr.