Poems That Celebrate the Special Bond of Friendship

It's no secret that good friends can be hard to find. The French poet Jean de la Fontaine put it best when he said, "Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer." (And that was back in the 17th century!) But even harder to track down are smart, touching poems about friendship that speak to the deep value and joy of our platonic relationships.

No doubt, the friends in our lives deserve to be lauded with verse. The pal you've known since kindergarten who still loves sharing an ice cream cone on the stoop together. The college friend who became your partner in crime during your party days - and has stayed your lifeline through every major milestone. The woman next door who has slowly morphed from a friendly neighbor to a person you'd do anything for. The furry companion who licks your face every morning and always greets you with enthusiasm when you come home. The loved ones you lost too soon and think about all the time. Every friend - and type of friendship - is worth celebrating.

This collection of lyrics makes it easy to do just that. Whether you're looking to reflect on your friendships or are on the hunt for a great poem to read for a speech or stick in your bestie's birthday care, you'll find something here. Some might tug at your heartstrings so hard, you'll have no choice but to share them with your friends ASAP just because.