into a box of friendship

into a box of friendship
to insure that it is strong,
first a layer of respect
on the bottom does belong.

then to the sides attach
in the corners where they meet,
several anchors full of trust
devoid of all deceit.

the height of friendship can be 

measured by the sides of four,
so make them all a larger cut
and the box will hold much more.

now fill it up with courtesy,
honor and esteem,
understanding, sympathy
and passion for a dream.

add to that your honesty,
emotions, joy and love,
and since they are so important
place them up above.

but leave the box wide open
so all can see inside,
to learn what makes a friendship work
from the box you built with pride.

and in it they’ll see your face, my friend,
because you are the most important item,

in all of them.