Unbroken,
bent but unbroken
I stand straight again
just as before

All the madness,
the confusion,
they have faces
and names

Assurance
is an expensive commodity,
but one for which I am willing
to pay a high price,

as well as for friendship,
trust,
loyalty,
respect,
honor.

Standing alone but tall,
a friend,
trustworthy,
loyal,
respectful,
honorable

For You, my friend.