Shout out to the friend who makes your life better Who helps you out when you are in need and makes you happier Shout out to the friend who may now be just an acquaintance The period of friendship was brief but filled with brilliance Shout out to the seasonal friend who calls you only when they need you At least they remembered that they can always count on you Shout out to the friend who gives good advice Who helped you avoid mistakes and shun your vices Shout out to the friend who was your competition Made you realize your potential had no limitation Shout out to that painfully honest friend, Who never sugarcoats things and numerous times offend Shout out to the friend who is the life of the party Count on them to know when, where and the minute THE event is happening Shout out to that funny friend who goes the extra mile Who, after a tough day, still manages to make you smile Shout out to the friend who is a great listener Who listens to you vent, rant and complain like a big whiner Shout out to the perennial friend who’s been around for an eternity Who reminds you about events of YOUR life that you had forgotten Shout out to the athletic friend, the talented friend, the smart friend The witty friend, the friend who always wears the nicest clothes, The quiet friend, the sarcastic friend, the religious friend, the long-distance friend Shout out to all of them because they are part of who you are today