My Oath To You
When you are sad,
I will share your tears.
When you are scared,
I will comfort your fears.
When you are worried,
I will give you hope.
When you are confused,
I will help you cope.
And when you are lost,
and can't see the light,
I shall be your beacon,
shining ever so bright.
This is my oath,
I pledge to the end.
Why you may ask,
because you're my friend.
Author notes
When I first wrote this poem back in 1998, I had no idea that it would touch as many lives as it has. This poem has been translated into different languages, been used as wedding vows, inspired sermons, and has been adopted by several organizations. Amazing how something so simple can reach out to so many lives.
Written September 28th, 1998
A contest entry
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300 points, ended January 16, 2006, 4 entries
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This is really stunning! This is the absolute definition of a true friend! I can certainly see why it has touched so many, and I believe it will continue to do so! Absolutely superb writing!!!
Karen 
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great!
this is a great poem i love it! good luck in the contest and happy writing!
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This is so sweet. I really seriously like it. usually friendship poems are so cheap but def. not this one. really awesome. Rock on!
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i think i've seen this in an email forward. its very beautiful - no wonder tis touched so many lives
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fantastic. this was a great poem about friendship itself. and i loved the words that you chose to put in here, and the flow was undeniably good. good luck!
luv,
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This is truly an amazing poem, i can see why people would use it in their wedding vows and sermons. Words are a powerful thing. You use them well.
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