My Best Friend {a poem}

You're the one who's always loved me

The one who's always encouraged me

When my skies were darkest gray

You were the one who cared enough to stay

You always listen to my heartfelt thoughts

And you have those uplifting words to help relieve me when I'm so distraught

You've always worked your hardest and endured 

But through all of it you have greatly matured

You've set such a great example to me

And, let me admit it, you know me to a tee!

You are one of the strongest Christians I know

And I hope our love for each other through the years will never outgrow

You're the one I've always looked up to

You understand me and you always seem to know what I'm going through

You are so talented, even though you often doubt it

You keep going when anyone else would give in and quit

You are the most humble person, even through all you've gone through

You could have complained through all the struggles and given up, but you still pursued

I've never seen someone with such a big heart and so much determination

Nobody works harder and does a more efficient job than you do!

You always put others so far above yourself and are so selfless

And please know that in my heart you will always be so very very precious

Even though we've grown farther apart in physical distance

You've always been there to comfort me and come to my assistance

You are my role model, bestest friend and so much more

And I know that God has some awesome life plans for you instore

I love you with all my heart and nobody else could ever take your place in my heart

You'll always be my best friend and my go-to person when my world is falling apart

But when I just need a great older sister to go to,

You'll be the perfect one, cause Lay, there's nobody more special than you!