A friend is one who stands to share
Your every touch of grief and care.
He comes by chance, but stays by choice;
Your praises he is quick to voice.
No grievous fault or passing whim
Can make an enemy of him.
And though your need be great or small,
His strength is yours throughout it all.
No matter where your path may turn
Your welfare is his chief concern.
No matter what your dream may be
He prays your triumph soon to see.
There is no wish your tongue can tell
But what it is your friend’s as well.
The life of him who has a friend
Is double-guarded to the end.
Questions
- Who is described as one who shares grief and care?
A: A friend. - Does a friend come by chance or by choice?
A: By choice. - What is a friend quick to voice?
A: Your praises. - Can a passing whim make him an enemy?
A: No. - Whose strength is yours throughout it all?
A: A friend’s strength. - What is his chief concern?
A: Your welfare. - What does he pray for your dreams?
A: Your triumph. - What happens to the life of him who has a friend?
A: It is double-guarded. - Give the rhyming pair for care.
A: Share. - Give the rhyming pair for choice.
A: Voice. - Give the rhyming pair for small.
A: All. - Give the rhyming pair for turn.
A: Concern. - Mood of the poem?
A: Warm, caring, affectionate. - Meaning of “triumph”?
A: Success or victory. - Meaning of “double-guarded”?
A: Protected twice, very safe. - According to the poem, what can never break true friendship?
A: Fault or whim. - Does the poem show true friendship as temporary or lasting?
A: Lasting. - Who shares every touch of grief?
A: A friend. - What does a friend wish for your tongue can tell?
A: The same wish as yours. - What is the main theme of the poem?
A: True friendship.
Qualities
- A good friend is always _______ (help / helpful).
- A good friend is always _______ (care / caring).
- A good friend is always _______ (share / sharing).
- A good friend is always _______ (support / supportive).
- A good friend is always _______ (protect / protective).
- A good friend is always _______ (encourage / encouraging).
- A good friend is always _______ (understand / understanding).
- A good friend is always _______ (forgive / forgiving).
- A good friend is always _______ (trust / trustworthy).
- A good friend is always _______ (pray / prayerful).
Words
- Concern : care, worry or interest in someone’s wellbeing
- Enemy : a person who is actively opposed
- Grievous : very serious
- Guard : to protect
- Triumph : a great victory or success
- Welfare : the health, happiness and safety of a person or a group
- Whim : a sudden desire
