A helping hand extended
to cradle and protect, aid and abet
in situations difficult and complicated
without question of time or place.

An able ear ever present
to listen to the hardships and triumphs,
and share the pain and spoils
without selfish thoughts.

A comforting shoulder nearby
to lean against and cry on,
once everything that can go wrong has
and it’s a struggle to carry through.

A steel-strong support beam
to hold through gale force winds,
and keep a stable structure
through hardships life will bring.

Though contained in many forms
--family, friends, and spouses--
the bad days are far better
with eternally enduring support.