A friend i never had

Its hard to believe its really gone
what a year 07 has been
so many things have changed in my life
including my outlook i have on friends

there is a gal that is so kind
shes the only real friend i know
if ever i have a problem or need
shes where i want to go

so many things that we have shared
we may have kept inside
what a joy it was to let them out
i felt there was nothing i could hide

if i look into her eyes i feel
i know her very thoughts
or when i hear her voice i know
her feelings and her mood

i cannot explain why this is
but i believe she feels the same
to have a friend that cares so much
is such a blessing to proclaim

there will always be a special place
in my mind and in my heart
for a woman who changed the way i am
such memories will never depart

she taught me how to be the man
my wife wants me to be
to be open with her about who i am
and to be aware of what she needs

and then there are those who don't understand
how a friendship like this can be
i feel so sad i have to hide
my joy where they wont see

even though i really hate that they
have taken my smile away
i hope they never have to feel
the way i do today

so now i play this game of life
it makes me so very sad
when they are around i have to act
like shes a friend i never had