Inspirational Words of Wisdom

Be A Friend

A very famous friendship poem written by Edgar A. Guest many years ago. The poetry has wisdom in its words about what it takes to be a friend. We hope you enjoy the inspirational poetry of Mr. Guest.
Friendship Poem
Be A Friend
By Edgar A Guest

Be a friend. You don't need money:
Just a disposition sunny;
Just the wish to help another
Get along some way or other;
Just a kindly hand extended
Out to one who's unbefriended;

Just the will to give or lend,
This will make you someone's friend.


Be a friend. You don't need glory.
Friendship is a simple story.
Pass by trifling errors blindly,
Gaze on honest effort kindly,
Cheer the youth who's bravely trying,
Pity him who's sadly sighing;

Just a little labor spend
On the duties of a friend.


Be a friend. The pay is bigger
(Though not written by a figure)
Than is earned by people clever
In what's merely self-endeavor.
You'll have friends instead of neighbors
For the profits of your labors;

You'll be richer in the end
Than a prince, if you're a friend


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