Oh, why you look so sad?
The tears are in you eyes,
Come on and come to me now...

Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
Because I've seen the dark side too

When the night falls on you
And you don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you

So, if you're mad get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now

Hey, what you got to hide,
I get angry too
Well I'm a lot like you

When you're standing at the crossroads,
Don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
'Cause even if you're gone

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll stand by you
Even to your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you

I'll stand by you.

I didn't write those lyrics, Chrissie Hynde did.  But, they're wonderful, and they accurately represent my feelings about a friend I have.

Every once in a while, you meet a person and you know within seconds of talking to them that you're going to be their friend for life.  It doesn't happen very often, in fact it's only happened to me four times in my entire 37 years.  I don't know what causes it, and to be honest I don't care.  All I know is that when it happens, it's something to be cherished and enjoyed.

Hey, you (you know who you are) - I'm here for you.  Don't forget it.

That's all I have to say 'bout that.