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losing myself in love of your friendship,
I'm honored to have you in my life

the selfless behavior of such a being shows God through your smile and kind words
don't understand the reason why he chose me to be paired up with you
however, I see the true love of your heart and the pureness of your intentions
thanking the glory for knowing you

the nights when tears pour from my eyes with such anger and turmoil,
you make an effortless attempt to bring a smile to my frowning demeanor
the days when I don't want to get out of bed,
you'll send up an endearing prayer for the peace and fruits of the Holy Spirit to touch my soul
wanting nothing but for me to be happy,
I haven't quite met a man with such amazing ways

humbled, being grateful to have a mentor and motivator in you,
I would never replace our friendship for none of the world's riches
I look forward to seeing you grow as a man, especially a man of God

excited for you to be blessing towards a future wife and children,
for I know that they will feel the same exact way
pleased with the fact that your upbringings brought you up to being such a great individual
having your own mind, words, and opinion
more than the stereotype, an educated Black man
being more than just a modeled citizen, but an inspiration for any young man needing a way out
I couldn't ask for a better gift,
for I know that knowing you proves me that there are great men out there,
especially the man that God has for me

reminding me of the keen love of my father,
I wish nothing more than for you to see that you've touched my heart in such a special way
you'll never know how much I truly appreciate you being there
thank you for being just yourself,
because within your smile I know that my days will be bright again.

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