What Keeps Me Going
For as long as I can remember
I've had them by my side
Some new, some old, returning
Some I haven't seen in a while
Some who I no longer consider
To fall in this group today
Some who I'd consider a member
Though we've never said more than "hey"
Each one of them important
Each one of them special to me
And some I sometimes consider
As maybe no more than a dream
Not one of them a nightmare
Not one of them to rot
The people I've grown to rely on
Who assure me each day that I'm "hot"
Each one of them a memory
Each one of them unique
Each one of them brings happiness
Which everyone would seek
They make me a better person
Bring joy into my life
They lend a shoulder to cry on
When they see I'm filled with strife
They give me every aspect
Of them which they can give
And I do the same in return
So together we can live
Though none of them are perfect
There's nothing more to be
Than perfect for each other
That's what they are to me
No matter what we go through
No matter who we'll be
We'll always stay together
It'll always be them and me
A dynamic little group
Changing, growing, free
We always stand together
And love fantastically
From rowdy group activities
To secret escapades
And crazy bad ideas
That lead us all astray
From an evening under the stars
To a day that's spent inside
Nothing can compare to that
At least not in my eyes
And sometimes i like being quiet
And spending time alone
They understand completely
Because somehow they just know
We understand each other
More than anyone else in the world
And no one's known me better
Since our friendship has unfurled
These true magnificent beauties
The reasons I am me
Are each unique and special
My chosen family
My friends are what is awesome
About every part of life
And because of them I'm breathing
Because of them I'm fine